AFI Communications Coordinator

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Location:

Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Requisition  – Temporary full-time from 01/05/2026 to 12/31/2027.

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant.

The Arrell Food Institute (AFI) is improving global food systems. AFI is expanding its thought leadership work, with national and international programs such as Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C) and Food from Thought (CFREF).

• Creating and drafting content for emails, newsletters, toolkits, media.
• Editing website.
• Maintaining social media channels and creating and scheduling posts.
• Coordinating email marketing including monthly newsletter and event communication.
• Maintaining photo and video files; coordinating photo and video for events.
• Providing branding support to team.
• Working with vendors (e.g., graphic designers, printers, website developers).

• 2‑year college degree or diploma in communications or marketing (a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is preferred).
• Two years of experience in a communications role.
• Experience or willingness to use Wordpress, Sprout Social, Microsoft Office and One Drive, Canva, Mailchimp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Attention to detail with proofreading, editing skills and ability to follow branding principles and graphic design best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organization skills; ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks professionally.
• Demonstrable commitment to supporting equity.
• Flexibility of approach; ability to adjust to rapidly evolving environments and conditions.
• Some travel for event attendance is encouraged.

The Communications Coordinator will be a valued member of a collegiate team, with a high degree of capability and an appetite for solutions. Flexibility, a passion for communications and a commitment to equity are essential.

Employee Type:
Temporary;
Classification:
Grant/Trust fund position, P&M FT‑Band 02.

Posting Date: 12/19/2025
Close Date: 01/05/2026

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.