Manager, Communications

**Introduction**

**Visions of Science is committed to advancing STEM equity**by intentionally supporting youth and communities who experience significant barriers to participation. We facilitate community-based youth engagement programs, provide support for families and educators, and advocate for equitable STEM education and opportunity throughout the system. We believe that when youth understand the possibilities within STEM, they are empowered with the relevant skills and knowledge to be **leaders in their community, agents of change for society, and good stewards of the planet.**To learn more about Visions of Science, please visit:.

**Authentic Representation**

Visions of Science prioritizes facilitating power, platform, and agency to individuals who represent the ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences of the children and youth in the communities that we partner with in all areas of the organization and our work. We strongly encourage individuals from equity-deserving groups who are historically underrepresented in STEM to apply. To learn more about the perks of working at the Visions of Science team, click.

**The OpportunityPosition Overview**

We are seeking a strategic and agile Communications & Digital Engagement Manager to lead and coordinate high-impact initiatives that amplify the voice, reach, and reputation of Visions of Science. Working within our Communications & Marketing team, this role will focus on developing and executing integrated communications strategies across public relations, digital engagement, social media management, campaign coordination, and organizational storytelling.

**Position Details**:

- **Contract Type/Term**: Full-time, Indefinite
- **Start Date**: September 2025 (Flexible)
- **Hours of Work/Schedule**: 35 hours/week
- **Available Positions**: 1
- **Job Location(s)**: Toronto-based. Hybrid model with occasional in-office work (71 Regent Park Boulevard), travel to community sites across the Greater Toronto Area, and remote work as applicable.
- **Reports to**: Sr. Manager, Digital Content
- **Salary**: The starting salary for this position is **set at $70,000 per year**, with opportunities for growth based on performance and organizational advancement.

**Comprehensive Benefits Package for this Role Includes**:

- **35 paid days off in your first year**, including:

- 13 vacation days (exceeds ESA minimums)
- 10 personal emergency/sick days
- 2 weeks paid office closure days over the winter holidays (end of December to start of January)
- 2 additional paid office closure days
- **Flexible work options,** including a hybrid work model
- **Extended health and dental coverage**:

- **Flexible savings options**, with employer-matching contributions to your choice of GRRSP, TFSA, or FHSA after 1 year of employment.
- **Flexible Fridays** year-round
- **Technology package,**including access to essential equipment and accessories
- **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** offered through Support & Growth

**Key Responsibilities**

**Communications Strategy & Project Coordination**
- Lead cross-functional communications initiatives in collaboration with internal teams
- Develop and manage integrated content calendars and campaign timelines
- Uphold brand and narrative alignment across all public-facing content, ensuring alignment with tone, voice, visuals, and organizational values
- Track progress, maintain organized asset libraries, and manage approvals
- Monitor communications performance metrics (e.g., engagement, reach, click-through rates) and use data to inform content planning, improve workflows, and refine overall strategy

**Social Media Management & Community Engagement**
- Lead the day-to-day management and strategic growth of Visions of Science’s digital platforms, including social media (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and the organizational website, ensuring timely, engaging, and aligned content across channels.
- Create, schedule, and optimize platform-specific content, working with internal content leads for visuals and story sourcing
- Respond to comments, DMs, and mentions to foster engagement and reflect our voice and values online
- Monitor social media analytics and digital trends to identify what’s working, iterate content strategies, and grow audience reach and engagement
- Track performance across platforms and provide insights to guide decision-making and content evolution

**Public Relations & Messaging**
- Draft press releases, campaign statements, and external-facing copy for events, milestones, and impact reports
- Support public engagement opportunities and messaging for speaking events, partnerships, or campaigns
- Collaborate with leadership on media inquiries and positioning strategies
- Support timely and sensitive organizational responses in moments of public interest, urgency, or reputational risk

**Copywriting & Storytelling**
- Write and edit compelling digital and print copy across platforms (e.g., newsletters, slide decks,