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Position: Outreach & Marketing Specialist
Organization: The Guelph Outdoor School
Location: remote/virtual, ideally in the Guelph area (local for time spent in programs)
*Subject to organizational funding, this role has the potential to transition into a permanent position.
Summary of this Position
This role is responsible for the development, design, coordination and delivery of all online marketing materials for GOS. The candidate will work directly with the Director of Programs and Development as well as in collaboration with other GOS content creators and leaders, to ensure brand alignment and consistency, compelling storytelling, and timely execution. A key deliverable during this initial 3-month contract will be the development of a comprehensive brand kit drawing on the newly articulated Vision, Mission and Values of the organization.
About GOS
The Guelph Outdoor School is a Guelph-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing outdoor immersion & mentorship programs primarily for children and youth, with programs and events for families and adults. We are fine-tuning our Vision, Mission and Values but these are some working examples.
Vision:
A world where all people in the Guelph area naturally build lifelong connections to nature and community. Through equitable outdoor learning and mentorship, GOS fosters resilience, belonging, and an embodied recognition of our interdependence and responsibility to care for all life.
Mission:
GOS provides equitable, immersive, nature-based education that nurtures curiosity, connection, and stewardship. We offer transformative programs that support youth, families, and educators in the Guelph area in developing skills for resilience and well-being. Through play, mentorship, and experiential learning, we cultivate a thriving community where people of all ages feel safe, valued, and inspired within the natural world
Working Environment
This position will primarily work remotely; there may be a need for the individual in this position to visit our programs in person. If required onsite, the individual may need to have the ability to walk on uneven surfaces and be outdoors for an extended period of time in all weather conditions. This position will require the ability to spend lengths of time in front of a computer screen and possibly long periods of sitting.
Role Responsibilities
Develop Marketing Assets and Materials
Marketing Coordination and Development
Ongoing Communications (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
After completing a brand kit:
Newsletter and Website
Social Media (IG & FB)
Program Communications
Skills and Capacities
Prioritization
This position is open to all qualified candidates. GOS strives to attract, develop and retain talented staff from diverse backgrounds, allowing the children, families and communities we serve to benefit from and celebrate a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. People from diverse, traditionally underrepresented, and marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Accessibility and Accommodations
GOS is an employer that values diversity in the workplace. We will accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
To Apply
Please upload your cover letter and resume HERE or email them to chris@theguelphoutdoorschool.com
Application Deadline: April 11th, 2025
GOS will be accepting resumes and hosting interviews on a rolling basis between March 3, 2025 and April 11, 2025.
Please also submit 3-5 work samples (may include, graphic design, copywriting, and/or video) that best represent your work.
Thank you to all candidates for your interest, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected through the recruitment process will beused solely to determine eligibility for employment.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Mar 26 2025 ID: 73284