Description:

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