Content Writer

About UJA Federation of Greater Toronto

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America—a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

About the Opportunity

The Marketing department at United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto is looking for a talented and creative Content Writer who will be the lead writer for a range of marketing content including fundraising, stewardship and/or financial services content to advance UJA’s mission. Reporting to the Director, Content & Chief Writer, the successful candidate will be creative, have excellent writing skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with the Director, Content & Chief Writer—in concert with colleagues on other teams (marketers, fundraisers, designers, digital and events team)—to develop creative and high-quality content to advance the marketing of various UJA initiatives, including through the writing of web copy, reports, newsletter content, event promotional materials, speaking remarks, and other marketing assets as needed.


• Work collaboratively with Marketing colleagues to strategically deploy content developed within one’s portfolio across the array of UJA marketing vehicles.


• Work collaboratively with a team of writers serving portfolios across the organization, providing mutual support with writing and proofreading as needed.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in communications, journalism, English, or related field, or equivalent experience


• 3+ years’ relevant work experience in communications and/or writing


• Ability to work off-hours on an occasional basis, including evenings or weekends


• A proactive, self-starter with excellent organizational, prioritizing and time-management skills


• An ability to write quickly, accurately, and concisely


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues


• Ability to think strategically and critically


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high level of responsiveness to shifting priorities and needs


• Commitment to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).


• Familiarity with the Toronto Jewish community, Israel, and/or experience in Jewish communal service is considered an asset


• Experience in fundraising and stewardship writing and/or financial services content marketing is considered an asset

* This is a full-time permanent position, Union Level 3. At UJA we support a flexible work schedule, and all of our employees engage in hybrid work. Engagement and connection are key to supporting the best employee experience and we want to ensure that this puts balance and well-being at the forefront of our approach to ways of working. In addition to a rich time off policy, UJA’s offices are closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov) and we support early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat). 

We look forward to connecting with you to understanding what you can bring to the UJA team and how we can support your career goals. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those applicants invited for interview will be contacted.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility:

UJA Federation supports a diverse candidate and employment experience. We are proud of our dynamic professional team, which reflects the diversity of the Jewish community and general community alike in Greater Toronto. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all communities. We encourage you to follow us to get regular updates on open roles. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and believe this is essential to ensure that every member of our team can thrive.

We adhere to barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.