Head of Communications (Volunteer Leadership)

Job summary

Lead and support communications volunteers, interns, and team leads by assigning work, managing deadlines, tracking progress, and improving team workflows. Oversee communications channels and campaigns, coordinate with other departments, review content for quality and brand consistency, and report progress to the Executive Director.

Job details

Head of Communications (Volunteer Leadership) Organization: Young Bosses in Business Foundation (YBIB) Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario (Hybrid) Position Type: Part-Time, Unpaid Volunteer Leadership Commitment: Approximately 3 to 5 hours per week Term: Initial 6-month commitment, with the opportunity to renew Reports To: Executive Director About YBIB Young Bosses in Business Foundation (YBIB) is a registered Canadian charity empowering youth ages 6 to 19 through entrepreneurship, leadership, education and wellness. Through our youth programs, community events, markets and creative opportunities, we help young people build confidence, develop skills and become future leaders. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Communications to lead our growing Communications team. This is a leadership position for someone who can manage people, oversee projects, establish clear priorities and ensure work moves from planning to completion. You will work alongside our Head of Strategic Communications and Design Lead to ensure our communications are organized, consistent and aligned with YBIB’s mission. This is primarily a team leadership and oversight role, not a day-to-day content creation position. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership and Management Lead and support communications volunteers, interns and team leads. Assign responsibilities, manage deadlines and track progress. Hold regular team check-ins and support accountability. Strengthen team workflows, reporting and approval processes. Communications and Marketing Oversight Oversee social media, email marketing, website communications, digital campaigns and creative projects. Ensure communications calendars and campaigns stay organized and on schedule. Review content for quality and brand consistency. Monitor campaign results and identify areas for improvement. Planning and Collaboration Work with Programs, Events, Fundraising and Partnerships to coordinate communications needs. Support planning for youth programs, events, campaigns and community initiatives. Provide regular updates to the Executive Director. Identify challenges, recommend solutions and support team development. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field preferred. Previous experience leading a team, supervising interns or managing creative projects. Strong leadership, organization and project management skills. Good understanding of social media, digital marketing, branding and communications. Ability to delegate tasks, manage priorities and meet deadlines. Comfortable working independently and collaborating remotely. Familiarity with Google Workspace, Trello, Canva, Mailchimp or similar platforms is an asset. Passion for youth empowerment and community impact. Nonprofit experience is an asset but not required. Why Join YBIB? This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role within a growing youth-led registered Canadian charity. You will help guide a creative team, strengthen our communications systems and support initiatives that make a difference in the lives of young people. How to Apply Submit your application through LinkedIn, including your resume and responses to the screening questions. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For questions about this opportunity, please contact careers@youngbossesinbusiness.com. Please note: This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position with an initial six-month commitment.

What you’ll do

Lead and support communications volunteers, interns, and team leads by assigning work, managing deadlines, tracking progress, and improving team workflows. Oversee communications channels and campaigns, coordinate with other departments, review content for quality and brand consistency, and report progress to the Executive Director.

Requirements

The role prefers at least three years of relevant communications, marketing, public relations, or related experience, along with experience leading a team or managing creative projects. Candidates should have strong leadership, organization, and project management skills, understand digital communications and branding, and be able to work independently and collaboratively; nonprofit experience and familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Trello, Canva, or Mailchimp are assets.

Listed skills

• Campaign Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Team Leadership
• Volunteer Management
• Project Management
• Communications
• Marketing
• Social Media
• Digital Marketing
• Brand Management
• Content Review
• Campaign Management
• Email Marketing
• Website Communications
• Delegation
• Deadline Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Workflow Development

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Social Services