Pride Hamilton aims to create and continually produce events that reflect the Pride the 2SLGBTQIA+ community has in itself, by strengthening the sense of solidarity & unity, as well as contributing to the vitality, and overall well-being of all people who wish to celebrate.
Being a Board Member is an incredibly rewarding journey filled with opportunities to connect with diverse and fascinating individuals from across the country. It’s not just about governance; it’s about building friendships, making connections with local advocacy and support communities, creating change, and having fun along the way.
Job Details:
- Volunteer Position (Not Paid)
- Term: 3 Years
Job Responsibilities:
· Lead and manage Pride Hamilton’s communications strategy to support the organization’s mission and values
· Develop, implement, and maintain consistent messaging across all communication channels
· Oversee social media accounts, website content, email communications, and public announcements
· Create and coordinate promotional campaigns for Pride events, festivals, and community initiatives
· Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries and public communications
· Draft, edit, and approve press releases, newsletters, and official statements
· Ensure communications are inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
· Collaborate with Board members and committee leads to ensure timely and accurate information sharing
· Support crisis or issue communications as needed with clear, respectful messaging
· Monitor engagement and feedback to improve communication effectiveness
· Maintain brand guidelines and visual identity across all platforms
· Support and coordinate communications volunteers, photographers, or designers where applicable
Qualifications:
· 3 or more years experience working in communications.
· Experience working on a board of directors an asset.
· Excellent team-working, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with others.
· Must convey a positive and professional image to applicants and employees.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, time management skills, and solid documentation techniques.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Pride Hamilton commits to an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and other equity deserving groups.
We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Pride Hamilton will accommodate the needs of applicants throughout the hiring and selection process under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
