Senior Design and Production Coordinator

• 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 webcontent comply with the Associations 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 multimedia materials and products including: the Associations 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 Associations values brand and confidentiality policies;
• Develops and manages critical paths detailed work plans and schedules for all Association production requests and major initiatives.

• 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)
• 57 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 multitask 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 notforprofit sector and a strong knowledge of issues affecting women girls and gender diverse communities.

• Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and LongTerm Disability Benefit
• MultiSector Pension Plan: Employers 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

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multiservice womens 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 Torontos COVID19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID19 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 antioppression 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 ScentSensitive Workplace.