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Marketing & Communications Specialist The Toronto Heschel School

The Toronto Heschel School 819 Sheppard Ave West, Toronto ON

Marketing & Communications Specialist
The Toronto Heschel School

Do you have a knack for storytelling? Are you a creative communicator who enjoys both producing content and thinking about how to make it better?

The Toronto Heschel School is seeking a dynamic and motivated Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our team and help bring our story to life.

 

We are:

  • A community-based Jewish day school offering Preschool through Grade 8
  • Committed to a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment
  • Focused on building a strong and vibrant stakeholder community
  • Dedicated to ongoing professional growth and development
  • Grounded in Jewish values and pluralistic, inclusive education

 

You are:

  • A passionate and creative communicator with a strong instinct for storytelling
  • A strong executor who can also think strategically about how to improve content and outcomes
  • A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through independently
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Detail-oriented, with a strong eye for design, tone, and brand consistency
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Knowledgeable about Jewish traditions, customs, and the Jewish calendar
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, with Hebrew as an asset

 

The Role

The Marketing & Communications Specialist is responsible for executing and supporting marketing and communications efforts across the school. This role plays a key part in strengthening visibility, supporting enrollment, and building community engagement by sharing the Heschel story in a clear, consistent, and compelling way.

You will work closely with the Director of Admissions & Marketing and the Director of Development & Community Engagement, contributing both day-to-day execution and thoughtful input on how to strengthen our marketing efforts.

 

This is a full-time, in-person role based at the school.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Plan, create, and manage content across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), including posts, reels, and stories
  • Capture and edit photos and short-form video of daily school life, events, and key initiatives
  • Write, design, and distribute communications including newsletters, announcements, event materials, and internal documents
  • Create promotional materials such as flyers, advertisements, and digital assets
  • Maintain and update website content using WordPress
  • Organize and manage digital assets (photos, videos, design files)
  • Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns related to enrollment, events, and community initiatives
  • Track and analyze social media performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve engagement and growth
  • Review, edit, and format communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency
  • Respond to internal communications and design requests and manage workflow effectively
  • Contribute to key school projects including the annual calendar and Grade 8 yearbook

 

Additional Expectations

  • Participate in both in-school and off-site activities, some of which may take place outside regular working hours
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across Admissions, Development, and other departments

 

Skills & Experience

  • 3–5 years of experience in marketing, communications, or digital media
  • Proven writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English, at a professional level
  • Experience planning and managing social media content calendars, including scheduling and publishing using tools such as Hootsuite or similar platforms
  • Experience creating engaging social media content and analyzing performance to inform improvements
  • Experience with photography, videography, and editing tools
  • Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
  • Proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Experience updating and managing websites using WordPress
  • Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and cloud-based tools
  • Hebrew language skills are an asset
     

Compensation & Application

We offer a competitive salary in the range of $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience, along with an employer-paid benefits plan and generous vacation allocation.

If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.
 

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted