Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Reports to : Director of Operations

Location : Dundas Ontario

Position Type : Part-Time (3 days per week approximately 0.6 FTE)

Salary Range : $45000 annually (pro-rated)

About Choices Association

Choices Association is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities. Guided by our mission vision and core valuesPerson-Centred Respect Integrity and Compassionwe support individuals in living their lives to their fullest potential based on their personal preferences and dreams.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist develops and delivers clear engaging and consistent communications that strengthen awareness connection and community support for Choices. This role combines storytelling media relations digital communications and staff engagement to ensure our message reflects who we are and the impact we make.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys writing building relationships and creating meaningful content that connects people to purpose.

Key Responsibilities

External Communications and Media

Develop and implement communication strategies that promote Choices programs services and events.

Create and distribute press releases media advisories and feature stories that highlight our impact and success stories.

Build and maintain relationships with local media and community partners.

Identify and pitch newsworthy opportunities to increase public awareness of Choices and the people we support.

Develop social media and website content that reflects the organizations values and builds community engagement.

Coordinate photography video and storytelling projects that bring our mission to life.

Internal Communications

Prepare monthly staff newsletters and key updates to keep employees informed and connected.

Share success stories milestones and initiatives that reinforce Choices person-centred culture.

Support leadership with staff communications templates and presentations.

Create communication tools that foster connection across teams and encourage feedback.

Events and Community Engagement

Assist in planning and promoting community and staff events that support awareness and relationship building.

Help design and execute small-scale newsworthy events or campaigns that attract public and media attention.

Coordinate logistics communications and materials for events as needed.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Communications Marketing or a related field.

Minimum three years of communications experience (nonprofit or community sector experience an asset).

Exceptional writing and storytelling skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.

Experience creating content for newsletters websites and social media platforms.

Familiarity with media relations event promotion and community outreach.

Proficiency in Canva WordPress (or similar CMS) and social media management tools.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrated understanding of person-centred or community-focused communication.

• . Knowledge of Wordpress and website creation

Core Competencies

Working Conditions

Hybrid : Minimum two days per week in office (Dundas).

Occasional evening or weekend work for community events or media activities.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1