Communications and Events Coordinator

Date Posted: 12/03/2025

Req ID: 46297

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies (CrimSL) is a research and teaching unit whose faculty and students study crime, order and security from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches. We offer an undergraduate program as well as graduate programs for masters and doctoral students, providing a solid foundation for understanding aspects of crime, justice and the processes of social order and disorder. With various backgrounds in sociology, history, law, psychology, philosophy and political science, our faculty are engaged in Canadian and international criminological research.

Under the general direction of the Centre Manager, the Communications and Events Coordinator will play an integral role in maintaining the Centre's digital communication platforms, advising on communication strategy and alumni outreach strategy, producing promotional materials, coordinating internal and external events, and providing audio-visual and multimedia needs to the centre.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on best practices and strategies to maximize digital communication initiatives
• Writing and editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and promotional materials
• Maintaining information on digital platforms, including the Centre's website and social media platforms
• Analyzing and recommending options for the development of visual expression/layout of digital assets
• Creating and editing web pages with interactive media
• Organizing events and programming on and offsite, including logistical details, technical requirements, bookings, publicity and related arrangements
• Liaising with clients to establish event concept and logistics
• Promoting events and programs to target audience
• Fostering relationships with internal and external contacts in the coordination of marketing activities
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
• Pre-testing audio-visual equipment
• Setting-up and maintaining audio/visual systems
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in communication, marketing or event management or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4 years recent and relevant experience in preparing communication content, maintaining communication channels, and organizing events, preferably in an academic environment.
• Experience with writing and editing content and designing layout and format for print and electronic media.
• Experience with design and production of newsletters, promotional materials, and website content and maintenance.
• Experience with administering social media platforms and writing for a web audience.
• Experience in managing a wide range of web publishing and communications tools.
• Experience coordinating the logistics for small to large events, from creation to execution.
• Experience in setting up and maintaining AV systems, checking to ensure equipment is in working order, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Skilled in content management system (WordPress and Durpal)
• Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Suites (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver)
• Advanced skills in social media platforms such as Facebook, and Instagram
• Skilled in newsletter and marketing platforms (e.g. Mailpoet, MailChimp)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to interact with multiple stakeholders
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in working with AV systems

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Articulate
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Team player

This role may be eligible for an Alternative Work Arrangement in accordance with the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 12/11/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 09 - $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Communication/Media/Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.