Marketing Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,400 – $55,000 per annum

Location: London, ON

Marketing Specialist

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

The Marketing Specialist is an execution-focused role that turns strategy into action. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, this role coordinates, produces, and deploys marketing and in-store brand assets; maintains brand standards across physical environments; supports store openings and capital refreshes; and provides hands-on logistics for events. The Specialist also provides day-to-day support to the broader Marketing & Communications team for Mission, Career Centre, and other operational initiatives, ensuring that collateral, messaging, and on-site materials are planned, produced, delivered, and set up to a high standard.

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.

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.

Mission:

Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision:

Everyone is working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Values:

Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other's shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill:

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:

• Personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance (we provide flexibility in scheduling your shifts)
• Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.

We have an amazing team and workplace:

• 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.

What You Will Do:

• Receive, stage, and verify deliveries; ensure installation crews have accurate packs, drawings, and approvals.
• Prepare localized kits for centres/programs: posters, rack cards, wayfinding, room signage, digital slides, and accessibility-ready PDFs; coordinate distribution and replenishment.
• Support on-site brand quality control (placement, safety, ADA/Accessibility considerations) and real-time problem-solving.
• Maintain vendor scorecards; capture learnings to evolve SOPs and checklists.
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact to Operations, Growth/Construction, Maintenance, and site leaders to align timelines, access, and safety.
• Provide clear status updates, proofs, and installation notes; escalate risks promptly to the Manager.
• Own marketing logistics for events (grand openings, community activations, media/photo ops): create asset run-sheets, pack lists, and load plans.
• Ensure all marketing assets are planned, produced, delivered, and set up on-site (banners, step-and-repeats, podium/signage, directional, swag, uniforms) and removed/re-stocked post-event.
• Follow all safety standards set out in legislation and/or Goodwill policies.
• Be actively involved in the health, well-being and safety of themselves and their team.

What We Are Looking For:

• Diploma/degree in Marketing, Project Management, Graphic Design, or related

field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–4 years in marketing production, retail/environmental branding, or project coordination (multi-location experience an asset).
- Experience coordinating vendors, quoting, and installs, familiarity with procurement processes.
- Organized project coordinator with strong time management; comfortable juggling multiple jobs, sites, and deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) to finalize print-ready assets and adapt templates.
- High attention to detail in proofing, specs, and installation documentation; methodical with checklists and version control.
- Clear written and verbal communicator; able to partner with cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Comfortable with light physical tasks related to event and install logistics (lifting boxes, staging, ladder safety where permitted).
- Thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment; brings a proactive, solutions mindset.
- Valid Ontario driver's license and insurance; ability to travel regularly across sites.

Goodwill Industries OGL thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 11, 2025