Communications Associate

Are you passionate about helping people be the best that they can be, describe yourself as energetic and results-oriented and having amazing communications and marketing skills? Are you a strategic and creative communications professional skilled at developing compelling content and materials to engage our target audiences and inspire them to take action? Do you possess persuasive storytelling capabilities, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills? Do you have a keen understanding of digital platforms, performance and content marketing, media, and video creation? If you answered yes to these questions, then United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario (UWCNEO) has an exciting opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Communications Associate will play a key role in creating content that engages our community and supports the work of our Revenue Development team, while creating stewardship activities for existing, former, and prospective donors who support United Way Centraide North East Ontario/Nord-est de l’Ontario (UWCNEO). You will be responsible for ensuring that UWCNEO’s donors and supporters feel valued and connected to the work of United Way. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying and creating compelling stories and content for fundraising initiatives, social media engagement, video creation, public relations, newsletterand more.

The Communications Associate will strive to strengthen relationships with key donors, stakeholders, and strategic partners alike, leveraging UWCNEO’s strong brand and identity and translate program strengths and impact into meaningful stakeholder engagement opportunities.

You are highly organized with an incredible eye for detail and have excellent time management and project planning skills. You work well under pressure and tight deadlines when needed and are able to prioritize quickly and effectively. You enjoy building relationships with your team members