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Position: Writer
Organization: Green Party of Ontario
Location: anywhere in Canada

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Position Type: Contract, Full time
• Salary: $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

The Green Party of Ontario (GPO) is hiring for a full-time writer to support communications and fundraising initiatives. This position will report to the Director of Communications.

We are looking for a skilled writer to support a range of written material. Hours of work may include evenings & weekends – flexibility is required, in particular during the election campaign period.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Major Tasks

• Write copy for a range of external-facing audiences, including, but not limited to: fundraising material, social media and ad content, media-facing content, website, and candidate materials
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in a communications, journalist, editing or writing role; ideally with experience putting technical or policy information into clear, concise communications that incite action
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills with strong command of copy editing and proofreading
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, flexible with changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong ability to communicate effectively to various audiences
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google docs
• Experience with political election campaigns or advocacy work a strong asset
• Experience with fundraising letters an asset
• French (verbal or written) an asset

To Apply:

Thank you for your interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or in-person visits please. Interested candidates should submit a resume and at least one writing sample as one file to hiring@gpo.ca no later than December 6, 2024, with the subject line: Application for the Writer position.

This is a rolling application but interested candidates are encouraged to submit as soon as possible.

The GPO is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background and encourage all to apply. Accommodation will be provided during the hiring process and in the position as needed.

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