Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Title

Marketing and Communications Manager (part-time, permanent)

Initial 3-month contract before hiring on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing Strategy and Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
• Create and manage content for all marketing channels including social media, email campaigns, website, and print materials.
• Analyze market trends and audience insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Coordinate promotional events, workshops, and community outreach programs.

2. Communications Management:

• Craft compelling narratives that communicate our mission and impact to various stakeholders.
• Develop press releases, newsletters, blog posts, and other written materials.
• Manage media relations and foster relationships with key journalists and influencers.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of our website and ensure content is current and engaging.

3. Brand Development:

• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing and communications materials.
• Develop and enhance our visual identity and messaging guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of branding efforts and adjust strategies as needed.

4. Community Engagement:

• Build and nurture relationships with community partners, donors, volunteers, and customers.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in marketing and communications, preferably within the non-profit or sustainability sector.

• Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, including social media, SEO, and email marketing.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms such as Canva, MailChimp, Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, and Shopify.

• Outstanding organizational skills, keeping to deadlines and delivering on promises. Experience with Trello, our preferred team productivity tool, a benefit. 

• Passion for sustainability and environmental issues.

• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

What we offer

•  $34 per hour

• 3-month contract (permanent part-time hire after probationary period)

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work environment. Up to 20 hours per a week. 

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment and local community.

• Supportive and inclusive team culture.

• This role is eligible for our staff discount program.

Why OSF? 

• Work with fabrics and makers you love.

• Support environmental impact while gaining hands-on e-commerce experience.

• Be part of a passionate team working toward a circular textile future.

Hiring Process

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. This position will remain open until filled. Interviews will take place in person at our store.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to hello@oursocialfabric.ca with "Marketing & Communications Manager" in the subject line of your email.