Communications Coordinator

Job Title:

Communications Coordinator 

Reports to:

Senior Manager, Communications

Department:

Marketing, Communications & Policy

Terms of Employment:

Full-Time, Temporary. Hybrid (6 Months)

Salary Range:

$50-60k annually

Location:

Habitat GTA (155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON M4A 1X9)

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto's most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region's housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
• Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
• Flexible work hours
• Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
• Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
• Growth and development opportunities
• Great entry-level opportunity for new graduates, or experienced customer service professionals
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

Job Purpose

The Communications Coordinator primarily supports the development and execution of communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging across internal and external channels. Their main purpose is to facilitate clear, timely, and effective communication between Habitat GTA and our audiences—whether that's the public, media, donors, volunteers, employees, and future or current partner families. This often includes tasks like drafting press releases, managing social media content, and supporting brand messaging.

Job Duties

•  Build and maintain awareness about Habitat GTA by writing clear, concise communications for a wide variety of digital and print mediums, e.g., webpage updates, blogs, posters/pamphlets, annual reports and more.
• Email Marketing & Campaigns: Manage Mailchimp communications, including newsletters and automated email journeys.
• Media & Public Relations: Assist with drafting press releases and supporting media relations activities.
• Social Media Management: Develop and schedule organic content across social platforms to support engagement and outreach. Monitor social media and engage, flag where necessary.
• Speechwriting & Messaging: Draft speeches and speaking notes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Internal Communications: Contribute to internal platforms and support the development of board packages.
• Direct Mail Campaigns: Coordinate and execute direct mail initiatives.
• Event Communications Support: assist by confirming media attendance and stakeholder engagement.
• Administrative Support: Handle invoicing and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
• Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program

Summary of Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional Writing & Editing Skills - Ability to craft clear, compelling content for diverse audiences across platforms (e.g., newsletters, press releases, speeches, social media).
• Digital Communications Proficiency - Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Canva, and social media scheduling platforms
• Media & Public Relations Savvy - Understanding of media outreach, press release formatting, and relationship-building with journalists.
• Internal Communications Experience - Ability to support internal platforms and contribute to employee engagement strategies.
• Brand Stewardship - Consistent application of brand voice and visual identity across all communications.
• Project & Event Coordination - Strong organizational skills to manage timelines, logistics, and communications for projects and events like ribbon cuttings and ceremonies.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building - Comfortable working cross-functionally with departments like Fundraising, and Volunteer Services.
• Adaptability & Initiative - A self-starter with a "boots on the ground" mentality, able to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Administrative Competence - Comfortable with invoicing and other operational tasks that support the communications function.
• Education & Experience - A university or college degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field; 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Your Application

If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more:

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Don't meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.