Communications Assistant

**This position is funded by the Canada Summer Job Grant**

**Job Title: Communications Assistant**
**Pay: $18.50/hr**
**, 8-week contract**
**Location: Horton Street Goodwill Office**

**Communications Assistant**

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today We are looking for people just like YOU

The Communications Assistant will work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to execute internal communications strategies, provide assistance for special events and projects, support our storytelling initiatives, and create content to support programs across Goodwill. This role will play an important role in fulfilling Goodwill’s organizational mission by effectively communicating the organization's impact, news, stories, and information to internal and external stakeholders.

If you have a passion for thrifting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment - come join Goodwill We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. No experience is needed as we will help train, coach, and support your path of success. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply. Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request.

**About Us**

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported. Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us. Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.

**Mission**:
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

**Vision**:
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

**Values**:
**I**nclusion: Embracing all people equally

**C**ompassion: Serving with heart

**A**spiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

**R**espect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

**E**mpathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

**Why You Will Love Goodwill**

We have an amazing team and workplace:

- Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture. Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
- Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
- Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
- Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
- Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
- Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

- Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
- Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
- Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

- Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

- Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
- Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility.

**What You Will Do**
- Help support key organizational communications (leadership, job postings, news, announcements, etc.).
- Support projects and teams with communications strategies, materials and presentations to share our Mission and work in the community.
- Assist Mission programs with communications strategies, materials, and editing to ensure consistency with Goodwill's branding.
- Maintain and update website content.
- Participate in communications strategy meetings - offer feedback regarding current tactics and their impact, and explore new ways to communicate more effectively.
- Support omni-channel storytelling internally and externally.
- Assist with the tracking and measuring of KPIs.
- Provide administrative support the Marketing and Communications team when required.

**What We Are Looking For**
- Enthusiastic attitude: excited to work with other people and teams.
- Flexibility: able to work at different times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- We will help coach on these workplace skills:

Communication: clear and effective interacting with team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
- Problem solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate, and using simple math i.e. counting, adding and subtraction.
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duratio