Communications and Marketing Manager

The EFC is seeking a Communications and Marketing Manager to lead a dynamic communications team, to strengthen our brand, to coordinate the EFC’s various communications platforms, to advance our digital presence, to produce various digital and print resources that equip EFC affiliates, and to extend the reach of the EFC’s ministry. This is a full-time job involving 2 days work in an Ottawa office and 3 days remote at home.

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (l’Alliance évangélique du Canada) is the national association of evangelical denominations, post-secondary schools, organizations and congregations in Canada. Since 1964 the EFC has provided a national forum for Evangelicals, fostered ministry partnerships, conducted research on religious and social trends, and provided a constructive voice for biblical principles in matters of public life and policy.

The EFC operates three centres: the Centre for Faith and Public Life, the Centre for Ministry Partnership and Innovation, and the Centre for Research on Church and Faith. In addition to supporting communication needs for the three centres, the Communications department produces the national magazine Faith Today, podcasts, videos, webinars, newsletters and other print and digital resources.

A full job description is available at TheEFC.ca/jobs.

Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field.

Desirable:

Graduate degree in communications, marketing or a related field.
Some formal biblical, theological and/or Christian ministry education (e.g., courses, diploma, degree, certification).

CORE COMPETENCIES
Essential

A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ and regular participation in an evangelical church.
A good awareness of the Canadian evangelical culture.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in the nonprofit or faith-based sector
Expertise in digital marketing, including social media strategy, analytics and content creation.
Familiarity with AI tools and their applications in content creation and analytics.
Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and content management system (CMS) platforms (e.g., WordPress, Substack, Kentico)
Knowledge of trends in communication, marketing and fundraising within the charity sector.
Ability to collaborate well with internal and external team members.

Desirable

Experience working in a Christian or faith-based organization.
Familiarity with donor relationship management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge).
A creative and strategic thinker with a track record of driving successful campaigns