Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Overview

Date Posted : 10 / 07 / 2025

Req ID : 44725

Faculty / Division : Faculty of Arts & Science

Department : Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number : Description :

About us :

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity :

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology is one of the largest departments of its kind in North America, with internationally renowned and award-winning faculty. We strive to provide the necessary context, expertise and guidance on pressing challenges that face society today, including combating global climate change and saving rare and endangered species. Our department is a world leader in the discipline in discovery, innovation and teaching.

As a key member of the EEB administrative team, the Communications and Outreach Coordinator plays a pivotal role in shaping the department’s identity and engagement with a broad spectrum of audiences, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, university stakeholders and the general public. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of integrated communication, marketing, and outreach strategies and plans that advance EEB’s academic mission and strategic goals.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with department leadership, faculty, and staff, the Coordinator will design and execute communication initiatives to promote teaching and research programs, events, student-facing opportunities, and alumni engagement. The Coordinator will also be responsible for managing the department's website and social media presence, ensuring that digital platforms reflect current priorities and effectively communicate with internal and external audiences.

The successful candidate will bring proven communications skills alongside a passion for the natural world, including ecology, evolution, and conservation. Familiarity with biodiversity and sustainability issues will strengthen their ability to connect with diverse audiences and highlight EEB’s contributions in teaching, research, and outreach.

Your responsibilities will include

• Developing and implementing marketing plans to promote programs, events and / or initiatives that support strategic objectives
• Developing and implementing marketing plans to support business development and revenue-generating strategies and / or activities
• Implementing marketing plans to strengthen brand profiles
• Advising on marketing best practices and brand-building opportunities
• Fostering relationships with internal and external contacts in the coordination of marketing activities
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Analyzing data to ensure effectiveness and ongoing ROI for marketing efforts and initiatives
• Producing promotional and outreach materials. Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and / or initiatives.
• Developing and implementing social media programs and initiatives.
• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing events activities.
• Overseeing and implementing website enhancement activities to support program / program goals and objectives.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will be

Note : If you are a current USW staff member, please apply using the "Current Staff Apply Here" button on the University of Toronto Careers page.

Closing Date : 10 / 19 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : USW

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : USW Pay Band 13 $86,340 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category : Communication / Media / Public Relations

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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