National Marketing and Communications Web and Design Specialist

National Marketing and Communications Web and Design Specialist

Are you a design-focused web specialist who has a passion for driving growth, engagement and conversions?

JDRF is looking for a new team member for the role of National Marketing and Communications Web and Design Specialist to manage the JDRF / FRDJ website as well as other CMS platforms, ensuring optimal functionality including UX, UI & SEO to drive growth, engagement and conversions based on analytics and data.

This position will also provide some support with the development of compelling, effective, targeted, creative that results in increased digital engagement, event participation and donations.

Here's what your primary responsibilities would be :

• Designing and building of all website pages, working closely with internal stakeholders and content managers to ensure a consistent, optimized online user experience that is aligned to the JDRF / FRDJ brand
• Owning the website roadmap and liaise with internal stakeholders, and work collaboratively with the National Content and Media Relations Manager to develop and expand content offerings targeted to meet the needs of the T1D community
• Conducting content audits to ensure website is current and all copy is up-to-date
• Over-seeing website functionality and work with AOR to resolve technical issues and deficiencies
• Evaluating website performance and oversee website analytics with support of marketing and communications management team members, in order to identify opportunities and actionable insights for improvement in the user experience and conversion results
• Designing marketing and communication materials for both online and offline use, including but not limited to; donor and stakeholder collateral, website assets, email marketing, print advertising, event marketing materials, presentations and social media advertising.
• Developing clear, compelling and effective design solutions for all JDRF channels to engage key target audiences using the most effective visual representation to convey complex concepts and maximize user experience and engagement
• Delivering creative and collateral assets for assigned projects and campaigns in accordance with collateral trackers and timelines established by the National Marketing and Communications Brand Manager

Here's what we're looking for :

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive Marketing / Communications experience in a digital-focused company or agency or and Bachelor's Degree in Web Design or related field plus an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working with CMS systems such as Wordpress or Drupal to create and manage a corporate website
• HTML, CSS design and JavaScript competency with applied experience building and editing pages
• Progressive experience in digital design strategy and development and strong working knowledge of marketing and graphic design principles and execution
• Computer proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator (advanced), InDesign (advanced), Photoshop (advanced), and Microsoft Office 365 (intermediate).
• Strong knowledge of both on and offline digital advertising production requirements, as well as experience working directly with different ad specifications, file formats, technologies.
• Understanding of technical constraints of print and web
• SEM and SEO, PPC (pay per click) advertising experience is an asset
• Experience in video editing is an asset
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset
• Ability to work with outside agencies and creative consulting firms

Working style and other attributes

• Strong balance of creative, technical, and relationship-management skills
• Detail oriented, thorough and organized
• Must adapt quickly to different stakeholder needs and unique program challenges
• Must be able to persuasively sell creative concepts to internal clients and capable of mixing big-picture thinking with a targeted design approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities for multiple internal / external clients in a deadline-driven environment
• Self-motivated and service-oriented

Location Preference : Anywhere within Canada - this position will work remotely from a home-office

Application Process Details : Please submit your resume through our careers website by October 11, 2023. Within your resume or application attachments, please include a link to your online portfolio.

Recruitment Process : We may review applications as they are received and this position will remain posted until it is filled.

Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team.

Some positions may require a skills-based evaluation to be completed as a part of the recruitment process. We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted.

About JDRF

JDRF is the largest non-profit organization in the world that is exclusively focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D). At JDRF, we realize that a cure is not just a destination but a journey.

Our goal is to progressively remove the impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) from people's lives and funding research into cures is our #1 priority.

While we wait for cures, we also fund ground-breaking research that seeks to improve the lives of people with T1D.

JDRF Canada has a company culture rooted in our Core Values of Respect, Understanding and Integrity; Perseverance; Collaboration;

Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; and Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability - if our core values are exemplified in the way that you work, we might be a great fit for each other.

Here's a few details about what JDRF employees receive :

• Remote-first : Our employees love the convenience and flexibility of working remotely from a home-office, so all JDRF positions are work from home (within Canada).
• Health and Wellness Benefits : Benefits to support your physical and mental health - this includes Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time.
• Professional Development : We want JDRF employees to grow within their roles and have a career at JDRF, so we practice Career Development Planning and have a budget for paid development opportunities for each employee.
• Other benefits include : Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more!

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees.

JDRF strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

JDRF is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require any accommodation measures to ensure you will be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality.

In line with our commitment to employee health, safety and well-being, we require all JDRF employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.