Marketing & Communications Assistant

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 11, 2026
1 position

$20 / hour

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 20 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Create and publish social media content, maintain website content, produce newsletters and emails, and develop graphics, videos, and promotional materials. Support fundraising campaigns, organize communications assets and calendars, track performance, and gather stories and participant content for communications and reports.

Job details

Marketing & Communications Assistant REF#: JG35060 The Reading Partnership Location: Scarborough, Ontario Posted: October 9, 2026 Deadline: October 23, 2026 Salary: $20.00 per hour Description Marketing & Communications Assistant Location: Remote Hours: Two or three days (15 to 20 hours) per week Duration: 12 Month Contract Salary Range: $20.00 per hour Start Date: As soon as possible Position Summary The Reading Partnership is seeking an organized, creative, and detail-oriented Communications Assistant to support our communications and fundraising activities. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Community Engagement, this part-time role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing and communications, content creation, and nonprofit storytelling, helping us connect with families, partners, and supporters. Responsibilities The successful candidate will support the communications team with daily operations, contributing to a wide range of tasks: Create, schedule and publish social media content across the organization’s channels. Update and maintain website content using WordPress. Build and distribute newsletters, program emails, and other communications through Mailchimp. Develop graphics, edit videos, and create promotional materials for the organization’s communications needs. Support annual fundraising campaigns by preparing segmented email lists, building and scheduling campaign emails and tracking engagement metrics. Support the development and distribution of communications materials, including program promotions, blogs, reports, event materials and fundraising campaigns. Organize digital files, maintain content calendars, and monitor communications performance metrics. Support storytelling initiatives by gathering participant feedback, photos, and other content for use in communications, campaigns, and reports. Qualifications Qualifications Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent experience Solid experience and expertise in creating social media posts and digital campaigns, utilizing Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, and Google Workspace Experience editing videos using tools such as Canva, CapCut or similar software Strong writing and editing skills (adhere to CP Style Guide) Excellent attention to detail and resourceful with strong research skills Energetic team player with the ability to work well independently and adhere to deadlines Strong organizational capabilities and ability to work in a dynamic team environment Outstanding verbal communication skills Flexibility to support our evening and weekend programs as needed Ability to travel throughout the GTA and support programs as required How to Apply Please send a resume and cover letter, including why you are the best candidate, to hr@readingpartnership.com. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview. The Reading Partnership strives to foster an environment that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. It is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please advise if you require accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable selection process. About Us Our vision is that every child in every community has access to the education and materials they need to thrive at school, at home and in life. Our mission is to provide programs and resources that empower kids and their families to build a brighter future for themselves through literacy. The Reading Partnership is a Canadian-registered charity that offers inclusive, interactive, and evidence-informed literacy programming. We exist to build community and cultivate a love of reading for children and families, particularly in underrepresented, racialized neighbourhoods. Camesha Cox, an Ontario-certified teacher, established The Reading Partnership in 2011, out of concern for the low literacy rates in her home community of Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO) in Scarborough. Recognizing her community was being left behind at a disproportionate rate due to intersecting factors, such as race, socio-economics, language, limited access to education, and more, Camesha set out to boost literacy rates and unlock the enormous potential of children and families in KGO. Taking a community-centric approach, The Reading Partnership has built a, “for the community, by the community” movement. This differentiator allows the organization to engage with parents and children, collaborate effectively with schools and community organizations, and positively impact literacy levels. Today, the organization serves more than 3,500 children and families in communities across Scarborough and beyond. You can learn more about The Reading Partnership at www.readingpartnership.com. Rhonda Paris The Reading Partnership 100 Galloway Road Scarborough , Ontario M1E 1W7 , Canada Tel: 6475767844 E-mail: operations@readingpartnership.com

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants should have post-secondary education in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or equivalent experience, along with experience using Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, and Google Workspace. Strong writing, editing, research, organization, communication, and video-editing skills are required, as is flexibility for occasional evening and weekend programs and travel across the GTA.