Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $55,939 annually (L7)
with comprehensive benefits
Location: 87 Elm St, Toronto, ON
M5G 0A8
Internal Application Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025
External Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression
principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and
protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and
individuals who identify as trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or
Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from
all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
The Senior Design and Production Coordinator is responsible for the creative
design, art direction, project management, and production of print, digital and
web production for YWCA Toronto. This includes design and co-ordination of
communications, marketing, and advocacy products for the Association’s
corporate, philanthropy, advocacy and program departments. The Senior Design and
Production Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that products and materials
have the highest standards of accuracy and comply with the corporate brand and
style guide. The position works across the Association to develop creative
communications, promotion and marketing products for diverse programs and
initiatives. The position collects and maintains all consent form records for
participants, staff, board members and Women of Distinction recipients on the
use of their photographs, video, artwork and stories for Association purposes.
This position co-ordinates external vendor relationships, Requests for Proposals
(RFPs) for production related contracts, web-site trouble shooting and external
building signage contracts and processes.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – ADVOCACY & COMMUNICATIONS
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, and gender
diverse individuals. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives
free from violence. We help women, girls, and gender diverse individuals flee
violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and
develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training
programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We
also engage in systemic advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the Manager of Marketing and Communications,
participates in the development of the overall image of YWCA Toronto in
keeping with its mission and values;
- Ensures that all internal and external products, materials, images, and
web-content comply with the Association’s brand and style guide prior to
submitting for approval by management and senior management;
- Consults with Managers and Directors and identifies requirements for creative
design and production requests;
- In consultation with the Manager of Marketing and Communications, manages the
conceptual development, design, production, and distribution of Association
wide products and materials and presents creative work for approval to
Managers, Directors and the CEO;
- Designs a range of multi-media materials and products including: the
Association’s Annual Report, newsletters, building signage, media buys and
ads for Women of Distinction and employment programs; program brochures,
flyers, templates, banners, and customized products for revenue generating
programs such as Women of Distinction, philanthropy, employment programs,
venue rentals and Camp Tapawingo;
- Organizes and leads art direction for photo and video shoots of participants,
staff, board members and Women of Distinction recipients and ensures that
images reflect the Association’s values, brand and confidentiality policies;
- Develops and manages critical paths, detailed work plans and schedules for
all Association production requests and major initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- In depth knowledge of communications, print production, web development, and
graphic design, normally acquired through the completion of an undergraduate
communications arts degree or equivalent; (Cases for Equivalency will be
considered)
- 5-7 years related work experience as a creative designer with
production/project manager responsibilities and a keen understanding of the
importance of brand identity and compliance;
- Experience coordinating and executing philanthropy and advocacy campaigns in
partnership with project teams;
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
- Superior organizational and project management skills with the ability to
multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment with multiple
stakeholders;
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage a number of complex
internal and external projects;
- Excellent relationship skills with the ability to work with a range of
constituent groups including management, board members, participants,
external partners, and vendors in a manner which is respectful and upholds
the confidentiality policies of the Association;
- Fluency in a variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and those systems
normally associated with web design, such as HTML and CSS;
- Working competency on platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube,
Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram, and Constant Contact;
- Proficiency in photography and video shooting and editing;
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector, and a strong knowledge of issues
affecting women, girls and gender diverse communities.
NOTE: Vacation may not be taken during the six weeks preceding the Women of
Distinction event.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee
Contribution of 3.25%
- Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12
Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
- Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary
Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance
for Professional Development
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the
successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace.
Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining
Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For
internal applicants, this position is not secondable.
Posting date: April 28, 2025
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s
organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out
of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse
people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly
encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended
by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the
successful candidate prior to hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the
tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women
and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and
sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon
request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you
require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest,
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
