Marketing and Communications Specialist - Part Time

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
Language: English, excellent written and spoken communication required. French and/or Hebrew are strong assets.
Employment Type: Permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week)
Salary: $38 - $43 per hour
Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

About the Opportunity
Are you a creative marketing professional who loves bringing ideas to life? We're recruiting a Marketing and Communications Specialist for a welcoming, community-focused independent school in Ottawa. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a marketing presence from the ground up, create meaningful content and help tell a story that connects with families and the broader community.

Working closely with school leadership, admissions and development teams, you'll bring fresh ideas, strengthen brand consistency and create polished marketing materials that support student recruitment and fundraising. You'll have the independence to shape initiatives while collaborating with people who are passionate about education and community.

What's In It for You
• Competitive compensation equivalent to $38–$43 per hour, based on a 17.5-hour workweek, plus health benefits
• Flexible scheduling with opportunities to work remotely
• A warm, collaborative school culture that values creativity, initiative and work-life balance
• The opportunity to build marketing initiatives from the ground up and see the impact of your work
• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth

Your Responsibilities
• You'll develop and implement marketing initiatives that strengthen the school's visibility, branding and community engagement.
• You'll create polished brochures, admissions materials, social media content, digital graphics and other promotional assets.
• You'll coordinate professional photography and promotional video projects, working with external creative vendors.
• You'll maintain consistent branding and messaging across print, digital, website and email communications.
• You'll collaborate with admissions and fundraising teams on campaigns, school events, outreach and donor communications.
• You'll manage marketing projects, timelines and resources while tracking campaign engagement and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of hands-on marketing or communications experience, with a portfolio demonstrating relevant creative work.
• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, graphic design or a related field.
• Experience creating brochures, promotional videos, digital content and branded marketing materials.
• Proficiency with social media, digital marketing, website content management and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, visual design and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, initiative and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate external vendors.
• Experience in education or the nonprofit sector is an asset, as is familiarity with Jewish community organizations.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone creative and resourceful who can take an idea and turn it into something we're proud to share. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, connecting with people and making a real difference in a warm, supportive school community."

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.