Communications & Design Specialist; Digital & Print

COMMUNICATIONS & DESIGN SPECIALIST (DIGITAL & PRINT)

Role Description

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Every year, in collaboration with community partners, our volunteer teams contribute tens of thousands of hours across Canada to support people transitioning to lives free of violence and abuse.

Working at Shelter Movers means creating a meaningful impact for families experiencing abuse. It also means showing allyship and playing a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in Canada. We are growing and looking to add caring, compassionate, competent people to join our team.

At Shelter Movers, we know that diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences make us stronger and better equipped to understand and serve our diverse client community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to share their unique perspectives in support of our mission. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds without regard to age, colour, race, sex, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family or parental status, genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, or any other background that sets you apart, AND who share our passion for making a difference.

Shelter Movers is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Communications & Design Specialist to support the organization’s national marketing and communications activities.

The Communications & Design Specialist plays an important role in bringing Shelter Movers’ mission and impact to life through compelling storytelling, high-quality visual materials, and engaging communications across digital and print channels.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Director of Philanthropy and in close collaboration with the Fractional Head of Marketing & Communications and chapter-based teams across the country, this role is responsible for producing communications materials, managing social media channels, designing campaign assets, and supporting national fundraising and awareness initiatives.

This role focuses on day-to-day production and execution of communications materials across multiple platforms, ensuring Shelter Movers’ communications are consistent, engaging, and professionally presented.

• Develop and produce engaging digital content that supports Shelter Movers’ campaigns, storytelling, and organizational communications initiatives
• Writing and editing content for social media, newsletters, and website updates
• Developing blog posts and storytelling outlines that highlight Shelter Movers’ impact
• Supporting fundraising campaigns through digital communications
• Preparing organizational announcements and updates
• Adapting communications content across multiple formats and platforms

• Create visual assets that support Shelter Movers’ communications and campaigns across both digital and print channels
• Designing social media graphics and digital campaign assets
• Creating infographics and visual storytelling materials
• Designing presentation slides and digital collateral
• Designing print materials such as brochures, posters, signage, event materials, and donor communications
• Adapting campaign assets for use across multiple formats
• Preparing print-ready files for external vendors when required
• Ensuring all materials align with established brand guidelines and maintain visual consistency across communications channels.

• Manage Shelter Movers’ national social media channels
• Scheduling and publishing social media posts
• Monitoring engagement and responding to comments or messages when appropriate
• Supporting social media campaigns and awareness initiatives
• Tracking performance and identifying opportunities for improvement