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Position Title: Communications Specialist
Reports to: Manager, Operations and Engagement
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Thames Talbot Land Trust
Location: Hybrid – London, Ontario office and some remote work

• Hours of work: 30 hours per week, typically Monday to Thursday with occasional Friday, evening, and weekend work
• Term: Contract position for 8 - 16 weeks (depending on funding)
• Compensation: $18.20/hour
• Start Date: April 28th, 2025 (negotiable)

About Thames Talbot Land Trust:

Thames Talbot Land Trust (TTLT) protects and restores nature within Elgin, Middlesex, Oxford, and Perth counties and the City of London, in the current and traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples including Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg, Lenaapeewak, Chonnonton, and Wendat Peoples. We recognize that these lands have been cared for and remain under the care of Indigenous Peoples from time immemorial. We aim to work in the spirit and practice of reconciliation, and we are honoured to take part in sustaining and nurturing nature in this region.

With a focus on healthy habitats for wildlife, our work also contributes to human well-being and helps address climate change. TTLT safeguards land through purchase, donation or by special agreements, and cares for the land and water through conservation and restoration initiatives. Since 2000, TTLT has protected more than 2300 acres of land across 28 sites and counting, including wetlands, forests, meadows, agricultural lands and the homes of more than 70 species at risk. TTLT also hosts events and programs aimed at nurturing people’s connection to nature to inspire wonder, promote well-being, and increase support for these protected areas. We are committed to equity and diversity and aim to ensure that people from all walks of life are welcome, safe, included, and valued in all aspects of our work and programming.

Working with TTLT means flexible working hours, an office located where you can enjoy nature on your breaks and a close-knit team of passionate people to work with. We are committed to equity and diversity and aim to ensure that people from all walks of life are welcome, safe, included, and valued in all aspects of their volunteering experience.

Position Summary:

The Communications Specialist will engage different audiences in nature conservation through a variety of communications and outreach initiatives. The position provides the opportunity to build skills and gain experience in creating content and graphics for communications, coordinating and assisting with events, and data management, as well as professional development opportunities where applicable. Work will be done primarily at the TTLT office with some work-from-home days, and event locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating graphics for social media, eblasts, website, and other communications
• Planning and creating content and materials for social media, eblasts, and website communications
• Assisting with the planning, coordination, implementation, tracking, and evaluation of events and programs, both online and in-person for audiences ranging from youth to seniors
• Supporting the development of digital and print marketing and communications materials such as posters, brochures, event programs, videos, emails, newsletters, mail outs, etc.
• Tracking, gathering, importing, and analyzing a variety of data
• Assisting with maintaining and creating community partnerships
• General filing and organizational tasks for digital and print materials

Experience, Abilities & Skills:

Must have:

• Excellent written/oral communication, organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Some experience in graphic design and graphic designing software such as Canva
• Some experience in writing and creating communications for the general public such as newsletters, fact sheets, and infographics
• Some experience developing content for social media and/or blog posts
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with diverse audiences and coordinating events
• Ability to think creatively and generate new ideas
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage people in a positive manner
• A commitment to anti-racism and supporting accessibility and inclusivity through all aspects of your work

Assets

• Access to a laptop/computer for this position
• Experience with Canva and/or MetaBusiness
• Experience in creating marketing and fundraising communications

• Experience in video creation and editing
• Engagement experience with diverse communities and audiences
• Interest in nature protection and/or environmentalism
• G Driver’s license and/or access to a reliable vehicle

Eligibility:

Participants must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Please note this position, including the start date and duration of employment, is dependent upon funding.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, racialized communities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and physical or mental abilities. As well, accommodation will be provided in the hiring process where possible. We request that applicants please communicate specific needs to facilitate planning.

How to apply:

• Please submit your application through the submission link here by March 9th, 2025.
• Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis according to the experiences, skills, and abilities listed above. Your application can be in any format that you feel best demonstrates how you meet these criteria.
• Link for application submission: https://airtable.com/appoBqAn6tayFxuDz/pagzUnvWwZ3kXDsY0/form

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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