National Coordinator, Membership Engagement

**Position type**:Full-Time/1-year contract (with the strong possibility of extension)**Location**:Toronto/GTA preferred - Hybrid Flexible **Open**:October 14, 2025 **Closing**:October 29, 2025 **Expected start date**:January 6, 2026 - this is our ideal date, we are flexible **[Please note this is a one year-contract with the strong possibility of extension]**
Are you passionate about building community and creating meaningful connections? Join YWCA Canada’s Membership Engagement team and play a key role in shaping how we communicate with and support our national network of Member Associations. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead the creation of bilingual communications materials, support vibrant member committees, and help bring to life our two flagship events: the Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) and the CEO/ED Gathering, the most impactful convenings of our movement. You’ll collaborate across departments, engage directly with member organizations, and help foster a stronger, more united federation through storytelling, coordination, and strategic engagement.
**About Us**: YWCA Canada is a leading voice for women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people. For 150 years, we’ve been at the forefront of a movement: to end gender-based violence, build affordable housing and advocate for workplace equity. We work to advance gender equity by responding to urgent needs in communities, through national advocacy and grassroots initiatives. Local YWCAs invest over $258 million annually to support over 330,000 individuals across the nation. Today, we engage young leaders, diverse communities, and corporate partners to achieve our vision of a safe and equitable Canada for all. **Position Summary** Reporting to the National Senior Manager, Membership Engagement, you will lead the creation of bilingual communications and materials that connect and inspire YWCA Canada’s Member Associations. You’ll support key membership committees and play a central role in coordinating our two flagship events: the Annual Members’ Meeting and the CEO/ED Gathering, which are vital convenings for the national movement. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, engage directly with member organizations, and help shape how we communicate, convene, and build connection across the federation. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:Communications & Engagement**
- Craft engaging content, in both English and French, and visuals for newsletters, reports, videos, and event materials that reflect YWCA Canada’s brand and mission.
- Keep membership communications updated and relevant across platforms, including the intranet and Resource Hub.
- Maintain and update membership databases to support smooth communication and outreach.
- Analyze communication performance and suggest improvements to boost engagement.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to prepare speaking notes, slide decks, and other materials for CEO-led member engagement.

**Project Coordination and Committee Support**
- Coordinate and support member committees and meetings, by organizing meetings, preparing materials, taking minutes and helping advance key initiatives.
- Support the delivery of projects by creating resources, liaising with stakeholders, and managing timelines.
- Host and provide tech support for virtual meetings, communities of practice, and training sessions.
- Contribute to consultations, research, and reporting that inform membership initiatives throughout the year.
- Translate membership-related content as needed to ensure accessibility across the federation.
- Provide administrative support for travel, event coordination, and other team initiatives.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, event coordination and/or communications, not-for-profit environment preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
- Demonstrated skill in basic graphic design (In-Design, Adobe Suite, Canva, and/or other graphic design platforms)
- Experience in tracking and reporting digital engagement metrics
- Group facilitation or adult education experience is an asset.
- Knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress) is an asset.
- Proficiency in MS tools is an asset.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, analytical, and proactive.
- **Impactful Work**: Join a team dedicated to advancing equity and creating meaningful change for women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people across Canada.
- **Inclusive Culture**: We celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where unique perspectives and lived experiences are valued and respected.
- **Equitable pay**:We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
- **Great Benefits**: Enjoy benefits that prioritize your well-being and work-life balance:

- **Health Benefit**:Full benefits from day one for you and your dependents, which include gender-affirming care, and a supplemental $2,000/year healthcare spending account, and telehealth.
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