Marketing and Promotions Specialist

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing and Promotion Specialist to enhance and manage our communications strategy. This role will involve researching the communication needs of our faith community, and helping develop programs, events, and digital and written tools that deepen connection and engagement. The position includes both onsite collaboration and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

* ·Collaborate with volunteers and staff to coordinate and enhance channels of communication, including social media, website, newsletters, print materials, and more
* ·Promote the church’s activities and values to both internal and external audiences, with a focus on reaching new demographics
* ·Assess the effectiveness of communications initiatives and provide recommendations for growth and improvement





* Build brand awareness through various media outlets
* Planning advertising campaigns
* Identify potential markets and examine them for effectiveness
* Work within various multimedia outlets to promote our church and vision
* Develop brochures for Church story, Weddings, Funerals, Rentals
* Design and oversee ad layouts.
* Decide which media format (print, web, social media) best suits the assignment
* Present projects to Supervisor and work with them to strategize and improve the material according to the needs of the church
* Keep track of and balance budget

Qualifications and Skills:

Core Skills

-Strong written and verbal communication

-Ability to communicate professionally across platforms (email, phone, Zoom, social media)

-Research and analytical skills to inform communications strategy

-Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

-Creative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented

-Proficient in social media

-Proficient in Windows OS and MS Office

Digital Proficiency

-Social media management (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)

-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

-Content creation tools (Canva or similar platforms)

-Website editing/design (an asset)

Teamwork and Initiative

-Works well with diverse groups (staff, volunteers, trustees, congregation)

-Takes initiative, shares resources, and contributes ideas

-Can lead when needed and follow direction when appropriate

Assets

-Familiarity with United Church of Canada or Christian faith traditions

-Experience with website with United Church of Canada theology

-Bilingual in English and French

Hours: 20/week
Weeks: 20 weeks
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Hourly rate: $20
Location: Hybrid – onsite Knox-St. Paul's United Church, Cornwall, Ontario, and remote