About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity, and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

Situated within UJA, the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto, is a community foundation that makes charitable giving easy and rewarding so that individuals and families can fulfill their personal philanthropic goals and translate their charitable vision into viable solutions to some of the community’s most pressing needs. Jewish tradition teaches that one of our key responsibilities is to make the world a better place for future generations.

As one of the largest Jewish community foundations in Canada, the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto has been in business and managing millions of dollars in assets since 1962.

About the Opportunity

UJA is seeking a passionate, organized, detail-oriented and creative Marketing Manager to join our Marketing department. Reporting to the Director, Marketing, the Marketing Manager will manage the Jewish Foundation’s marketing initiatives including playing a key role in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, and events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the creation, development, and delivery of marketing initiatives including Events, Emails, Digital, Fundraising Materials, Reports, Newsletters, among others
• Develop workback schedules and ensure all creative project details are captured within our project management tool and deadlines are met
• Proactively consults with cross-functional team (incl. Project Leads, Designers, Writers and Digital team) to stay on track with key deliverables, ensuring ongoing communication of project status to all key stakeholders

• Ensure project and design briefs are submitted properly with the appropriate detail, and align to the overarching marketing and brand strategy

• Ensure marketing campaigns are designed for a positive donor/fundholder experience, maintain brand image and standards, and deliver on project objectives

• Anticipate and resolve challenges
• Research and monitor industry and competitor trends to support corporate strategy

• Provide day-to-day administrative support

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ relevant work experience
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field, or equivalent experience

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues
• Proactive with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in project management and budgeting
• Effectively presents work, and collects and communicates feedback
• Approaches creative with enthusiasm and passionate about creative excellence
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and analytical capabilities with excellent attention to detail; strategic thinker
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current knowledge of print and digital production process
• Familiarity with Asana or Wrike an asset

* This is a full-time permanent position. Union Level 5. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule, and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat).

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.