Content Writer

Location: Montreal

Join The Mustard Seed and help us in our mission of eliminating homelessness wherever we serve. The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit founded in 1984 in Calgary, Alberta and now can be found in cities across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The Mustard Seed is a supportive haven where people can have their physical, mental and spiritual needs met, and grow toward greater health and independence.

Interested in becoming an agent of change in helping vulnerable neighbours? Join us.
Can you transform heartfelt interviews into captivating stories? Can you adapt fundraising and marketing language into a copy that resonates with donors? Help raise awareness and funding through your words today! The Content Writer role is an integral driver in shaping the future of donors, volunteers and supporters, on how they will perceive and understand our mission of helping the most vulnerable.

Whether it’s digital content through emails and newsletters or public reports and fundraising mail, you have a hand in creating all of it! Are you ready to make a significant contribution with your words and ideas? If the answer is yes, we welcome you to be part of our team!

Employment Type:

Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM
Reporting to:  Manager of Campaigns & Digital Fundraising
City:  Calgary
Number of Positions to Fill:  1
RFR #:  2293
MAJOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop compelling and engaging content for various platforms including emails, newsletters, public reports and fundraising materials.
Transform interviews and stories from clients, volunteers and staff into captivating narratives that highlight The Mustard Seed's impact.
Adapt fundraising and marketing language to create copy that resonates with donors and supporters.
Conduct interviews with clients, volunteers and staff to gather stories and insights.
Research and stay updated on issues related to homelessness, mental health and community support to inform content creation.
Craft stories that align with The Mustard Seed's mission and values, ensuring authenticity and emotional connection.
Work closely with the marketing and communications team to align content with overall strategies and campaigns.
Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information and ensure an accurate representation of The Mustard Seed's programs and initiatives.
Coordinate with graphic designers, photographers and agencies on record to enhance content with visual elements.
Edit and proofread content to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency.
Maintain a high standard of quality in all written materials, adhering to The Mustard Seed's style guide and branding guidelines.
Consistently work to improve content in digital and paper formats through internal and external research.
Complete tasks promptly, utilizing pre-defined timelines agreed upon by the team.
Required to abide by all Health & Safety protocols including completing a report for all incidents that occur and near misses.
All other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS   At least 2-3 years of professional writing experience, preferably in a non-profit, fundraising, or marketing environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent.
Proven experience creating compelling content for various platforms, including digital and print media.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing platforms.
Basic understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects.
Strong research skills to gather information and stay updated on relevant…