Job Opportunity

Position: Communications Coordinator
Organization: Ontario Nature
Location: This position is based at Ontario Nature’s Head Office – 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON. This position can work remotely within Ontario in accordance with our Remote Work Policy. The selected candidate must be willing to work from the head office occasionally for team meetings and as requested.

Position Overview

Ontario Nature is seeking a purpose-driven individual for the position of Communications Coordinator. The role increases visibility and builds community of members, supporters and followers to ensure that Ontario Nature is the leading voice for conservation in Ontario. The coordinator drives engagement through the blog, quarterly magazine and social media, to help grow Ontario Nature’s base of support and increase the number and diversity of people connecting with nature.

The ideal candidate has excellent writing, designing and editing skills. They should also have a solid grasp of environmental issues and natural history in Ontario. A seasoned advocate, the coordinator runs effective campaigns to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire people to take action. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of community building and public relations. The successful applicant will join a motivated team, work across departments and report to Ontario Nature’s Communications Manager.

About Ontario Nature

Ontario Nature is a charitable conservation organization that protects wild species and wild spaces across Ontario through conservation, education and public engagement. We represent 150 member groups, and more than 30,000 individual members and supporters throughout the province. We are there wherever and whenever nature needs us most. To learn more, visit: ontarionature.org.

Why Work with Ontario Nature

• Flexible work hours and location, in accordance with our Remote Work Policy
• Strong organizational values with commitment to upholding them at all levels of the organization
• Progressive workspace and membership perks at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto
• Generous vacation leave including four paid days off in addition to statutory holidays during our office closure in late December
• Three paid personal leave days, 12 paid sick days per year and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and a matching RRSP program
• Fulfilling, purpose-driven work, alongside 30 passionate and committed colleagues
• An ongoing commitment to create an inclusive and equitable environment for employees, volunteers, members and supporters
• Opportunities for advancement, skill development and cross-sectoral collaboration
• Support for taking initiative and pursuing aligned personal interest projects
• Team building and social opportunities

Principal Responsibilities

1. Support public relations

• Write and edit weekly outreach materials (e.g., blog posts, webpages, eblasts).
• Design engaging multimedia content.
• Support with and present at webinars.
• Ensure outreach aligns with Ontario Nature’s brand.

2. Coordinate advocacy campaigns

• Implement online campaigns that mobilize and engage people.
• Harness our communications vehicles to rally grassroots support and promote our work, impact, and priority environmental issues.
• Grow our community of members, supporters and followers.

3.Coordinate media relations and outreach

• Write and distribute media releases, advisories and statements.
• Foster relationships with reporters.
• Draft internal talking points.

4. Create social media content

• Plan, create and publish content to increase digital reach and engagement.
• Lead social media campaigns to promote priority environmental issues, collect emails and increase our membership.
• Monitor and analyze social media performance metrics.
• Steward sponsors, donors, member groups, influencers and partners online.

5. Contribute to ON Nature magazine

• Implement digital campaigns to increase readership, engagement and paid subscribers.
• Proofread each issue during production.
• Join quarterly editorial meetings and pitch story ideas.
• Write short articles.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a field relevant to the position (e.g., journalism, environmental studies, communications)
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with environmental issues and the non-profit sector
• Demonstrated social media competence and experience
• Excellent writing skills with an ability to craft compelling messaging with keen attention to detail
• Keen eye for design, composition and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.) or similar tools
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize a varied workload
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work effectively as part of a team

Desirable Assets

• Educational or employment background in conservation and/or journalism
• Versed in best practices of public relations and media relations
• Knowledge of Ontario’s natural history

Anticipated Start Date: May 2025

Type of Position: Full-time, permanent

Compensation: $49,849 – $61,177 per year, commensurate with experience

Location: This position is based at Ontario Nature’s Head Office – 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON. This position can work remotely within Ontario in accordance with our Remote Work Policy. The selected candidate must be willing to work from the head office occasionally for team meetings and as requested.

Working Conditions: This position requires some evening and weekend work for meetings, events and to meet certain deadlines. Lieu time may be accrued for this. The role requires extensive sitting, typing and time spent viewing computer screens.

To Apply

Include your resume, cover letter, writing samples and three references in a single PDF, addressing your qualifications and experience.

Include “Communications Coordinator” in the email subject line

Email your application to jobs@ontarionature.org

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Deadline for applications: April 7, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.

Although Ontario Nature appreciates the efforts of all those who apply for this position, we will contact only those selected for an interview. No unsolicited emails or phone calls please.

Ontario Nature is committed to employment equity, diversity and accessibility. Requests for disability-related accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, and applicants should make their requirements known when contacted.