Communications Specialist (Contract Mid-August - End-June)

OUR TEAM

Ridley offers the prospect of being part of a high-performance team in a nourishing workplace community that encourages collaboration, innovation, inclusivity and curious minds, and where grit and perseverance are assets. We strive to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do, with all members of our extended community.

Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community. We cultivate the full potential in each of our students by having a caring, committed and world-class team. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

OVERVIEW

Ridley College is seeking a Communications Specialist for a contract position running from mid-August to mid-June. This junior-level role is ideal for a creative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support a variety of projects. The successful candidate will help elevate Ridley’s brand and reputation by coordinating and delivering high-quality content that supports the Advancement team and the school’s strategic priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft and update email communications in a marketing CRM (e.g., Mailchimp); coordinate approvals and follow-ups;

Write, edit, and update web content on Ridley’s main website and intranet;

Design email templates, infographics, and prepare images for email and web use;

Support digital marketing campaigns by creating and updating landing pages;

Maintain a master calendar for email and website projects;

Perform routine web maintenance to ensure content is accurate and up-to-date;

Uphold Ridley’s messaging guide, style guide, and Canadian Press Style;

Support content development for the biannual Tiger magazine;

Liaise with vendors for print production, web changes, and promotional products;

Assist with project, photo, video, and event coordination;

Provide event coverage and capture photos as needed;

Contribute to minor graphic design projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in English, communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field;

1–3 years of experience in a marketing or communications role, agency, non-profit, or educational setting;

Experience with marketing or communications software for email distribution;

Strong project coordination skills and attention to detail;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CMS platforms, CRM/email marketing tools, and Google Analytics;

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is considered an asset;

Demonstrated ability to write content aligned with a brand voice;

Creative and solutions-oriented thinker;

Willingness to learn and complete tasks by analyzing project briefings and asking questions.

OUR OFFER

Ridley College offers a positive and inclusive workplace community with a competitive compensation package; innovative, challenging and rewarding opportunities; a learning environment that promotes professional development and personal growth; active community involvement; and a beautiful campus setting in the heart of Niagara that engages and inspires our employees to flourish.