Marketing Communications Administrator

Trafalgar Castle School

Whitby Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

What you’ll be doing:

• Coordinate and source promotional materials, media buys, sponsorship and external relations opportunities and memberships;

• Provide event implementation and support for marketing and fundraising efforts, including photography/videography, ticket registration, set-up, promotional listings, exhibitions set-up, and event day programming, student activities;

• Assist in the design and coordination of marketing and communications collateral such as print ads, direct mail brochures, newsletters, posters, presentations, digital media and any other communication and promotional materials;

• Assist with updates to the website and social media as needed (i.e. scheduling posts, gathering resources, editing reels, etc.;

• Engage with all departments to develop communications/publications that support and meet the School’s needs (i.e. promotional materials);

• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Town of Whitby, Metroland, etc.) and the community, including faculty, staff, Parents’ Guild, and prospective families

• Provide guidance to all constituencies on marketing, communications and branding to ensure clarity and consistency for internal and external communications;

• Coordinate and manage the online store;

You have:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant administrative experience;

• Strong knowledge of not-for-profit operations with volunteers, fundraising would be an asset;

• Post-secondary education in special events, marketing, communications, public relations or related field, or the equivalent combined education and work experience;

• Understanding of media relations principles and best practices;

• Comprehension of School principles, philosophy, priorities and programs, to help develop content for a variety of publications and communications;

• Understanding of key social media platforms and trends, and how they can be used to amplify branding;

• Knowledge of the independent school community;

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Access, and databases (i.e: Blackbaud);

• Familiarity with the Google Apps Suite, Google Analytics and desktop publishing software would be an asset;

• Experience with Canva or graphic design software;

• Experience with Canadian Press Style preferred;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail.

You are:

• Highly customer-service focused with great relationship-building skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with a wide variety of constituents, including faculty, staff and Parents’ Guild;

• A solution-oriented individual with a keen eye for detail;

• A collaborative team player who is also able to work well independently;

• Ability to provide guidance to all constituencies on marketing, communications, publications, electronic communications and branding;

• Resourceful and flexible, with a good sense of humour;

• Excellent time management and organizational skills;

• Excellent writing and editing skills across multi-media platforms; and

• A flexible, open-minded person who is willing to brainstorm ideas, contribute new ways of thinking and open to trying new things.

Here’s what we offer:

• Working in a Castle! You’ll see when you get here, it’s a beautiful place to be;

• Competitive compensation;

• Free parking;

• Lunches provided (taxable benefit);

• RRSP Matching;

• Summer hours;

• Half-day Fridays prior to long weekends;

• Discounted tuition for children of staff; and

• A welcoming and vibrant school community.

Job Overview

Posted Date: 12 Jun 2025

Location: Whitby Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Trafalgar Castle School

Name: Trafalgar Castle School

Web: https://www.trafalgarcastle.ca/

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