The Democracy Fund (TDF) is a registered non-profit and civil society organization striving to advance and maintain constitutional rights in Canada, advance education through journalism, and to relieve poverty.

The ideal candidate for the role of Communications & Social Media Manager will have a minimum of five years experience in corporate communications, journalism, marketing, public and/or media relations and will have a diploma, degree or equivalent in either communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write copy for website, legal updates, emails, press releases, articles, brochures, annual reports, proposals, event marketing materials, eblasts, newsletters, social media posts, comments, campaigns, etc.
• Work closely with the legal and business team to create concise messaging that aligns with TDF’s brand and mandate, and ensure messaging is available and consistent across all available platforms (digital and print)
• Edit and proofread written materials
• Ensure we adhere to CP Style
• Post content to website as well as social media pages
• General oversight of website content
• Manage social media pages and live-post during events (light recording, picture taking and captioning involved)
• Provide communications and media relations support to the TDF team
• Liaise, follow up and co-ordinate with speakers/‘talent’
• Ensure video transcripts are available (i.e. for speaker/talent videos)
• Assist with minor event duties, such as venue scouting, price comparison, help manage TDF’s Eventbrite pages, help manage/oversee ticket sales
• Help oversee donation databases
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by the Managing Director
• Manage email accounts, as listed below:

Emails Accounts:

• Manage [email protected] email account:

• • Respond to questions from donors and supporters
  • Respond to donation inquiries
  • Input e-Transfer donation data into our CMS for receipting purposes
  • Direct emails to the appropriate departments/colleagues
  • Keep inbox organized for easy search capabilities

• Manage [email protected] email account:

• • Respond to questions from potential buyers and ticket holders
  • Direct emails to the appropriate departments/colleagues
  • Keep inbox organized for easy search capabilities
  • Review and issue refunds, when applicable

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• A diploma, degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, marketing or public/media relations
• Minimum five years experience in corporate communications, marketing and/or public/media relations
• Experience working within the nonprofit sector, preferably for a small- to medium-size firm
• Experience in effective digital and/or print communications, social media, analytics and SEO
• Extremely strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, and the ability to engage a varying demographic
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multitask and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office, Adobe Acrobat and the Creative Suite/Creative Cloud, MailChimp or ConstantContact or similar, and social media platforms
• Basic understanding of event coordination
• Ability to be a self-starter in the role
• Candidates capable of working from our Toronto office will be granted priority, but working remotely may be an option as well

SALARY & BONUSES:

$50,000 - $75,000 CAD annually, plus health benefits.

JOB TYPE:

Full-time (Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET), with occasional remote evening or weekend work.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:

In-office or possibly remote.

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The Democracy Fund (TDF) is a registered non-profit and civil society organization striving to advance and maintain constitutional rights in Canada, advance education through journalism, and to relieve poverty.

The ideal candidate for the role of Graphic Designer and Animator will have a minimum of two years of field experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (or similar program), and a diploma, degree or equivalent in graphic design, video or video game editing/design, or similar field.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thumbnails
• Promotional materials
• Graphics for events (static and animated)
• Video editing and animation
• Website graphics and posting
• Graphics-file logging, backup and organization
• Editing of animated educational video series "Civil Liberties 101" 
• Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Portfolio of video and print work (an electronic portfolio is acceptable) 
• Minimum two years experience and a diploma, degree or equivalent in graphic design, video or video game editing/design, or similar field
• Experience working within the non-profit sector, preferably for a small- to medium-sized organization
• Experience in effective digital and print communications
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Familiar with expressions, presets and the speed/value graph editor in AE
• Excellent organizational, project and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, multitask and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
• Excellent proficiency with:
  • Adobe Creative Suite [specifically After Effects (AE), Illustrator (AI) and InDesign (ID)]
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
• Ability to be a self-starter in the role and work under minimal supervision
• Candidates capable of working from our Toronto office will be granted priority, but there are opportunities for remote work

SALARY & BONUSES:

$40,000 - $60,000 CAD annually, plus health benefits.

JOB TYPE:

Full-time (Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET), with occasional remote evening or weekend work.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS:

In-office or remote.

Apply now.

The Democracy Fund is seeking motivated In-House Counsel/Civil Liberties Lawyers to join a new and growing legal team in Toronto. Several positions may be filled.

The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial work ethic, 5+ (post call) years of demonstrated litigation experience, and a passion for civil liberties advocacy. The successful candidates will constantly be scanning the news and thinking, "how can we use the law to preserve our liberties?"

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and strategic counsel within a broad scope of legal areas, including, constitutional, civil liberties, regulatory, administrative, and contract.
• Respond quickly to legal crises, including rapid drafting and filing of lawsuits, complaints and demand letters.
• Help manage civil liberties projects like www.FightTheFines.com and www.FightVaccinePassports.com.
• Work closely with junior legal counsel.
• Litigate in person and via Zoom.
• Appear with media partners to explain legal issues to Canadians.

Qualifications:

• Member in good standing with the law society
• Minimum 5+ years (post call) of demonstrated litigation experience
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
• Preference is given to candidates who can work out of our Toronto office

Compensation: 

$100,000 - $125,000 per year. The successful candidates would report to TDF’s volunteer board.

Apply now.