Position Description

The Marketing & Events Assistant supports the College’s marketing, communications, and event initiatives. Working collaboratively across departments, this role maintains digital platforms, engages online audiences, and assists in the planning and execution of institutional events.

This role is to fill a vacancy in an existing position.

• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours/week, in-person with one remote day per week; limited evening work required for select events throughout the year)
• Reports To: Director of Marketing and Communications

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and Communications

• Update website content and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy
• Support the planning and execution of social media strategy
• Write and edit content for a variety of platforms and publications
• Schedule email campaigns and weekly communications
• Track and analyze marketing performance and prepare reports
• Assist with ordering and preparing merchandise for sale

Events

• Support the planning and execution of institutional events (e.g., conferences, convocation, fundraising events)
• Coordinate event promotion, including managing distribution lists
• Respond to event-related inquiries in a timely manner

Administration

• Greet and assist students and visitors who enter our main entrance
• Answer phone calls, respond to email inquiries, and schedule meetings

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, digital media, or a related field
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365
• Photography and photo/video editing skills
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), including analytics/reporting
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Premiere Pro
• Experience with Wordpress and related plugins an asset
• Experience with GA4 an asset

Desired Skills & Attributes

The ideal candidate will be in full agreement with McMaster Divinity College’s Statement of Faith and will demonstrate the following:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Team player attitude with ability to multi-task and be adaptable when balancing priorities
• Creative and innovative
• Technologically proficient and motivated to learn

Compensation:

$42,000–44,000 per year, plus competitive benefits and employer-matching pension plan

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to divjobs@mcmaster.ca. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email and confirm your agreement with our Statement of Faith.

McMaster Divinity College welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all interested applicants, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AI will not be utilized during the hiring process. All applicants selected for interview will be notified of a hiring decision within 45 days of the last interview in person, in writing, or using technology.

About McMaster Divinity College

McMaster Divinity College (MDC) is a Christian graduate school and seminary located in Hamilton, Ontario. Our mission is to develop effective evangelical Christian leaders for the Church, academy, and society through graduate-level education, spiritual development, and vocational formation.

While located adjacent to McMaster University, MDC is an independent institution. Our students reflect a broad mix of ethnic and national backgrounds, age diversity, denominations, and, of course, both men and women being educated together for Christian service. We aim to provide education that creates flexible and responsive graduates, ready to serve wherever and however God calls them—serving in pastoral ministry, counselling, chaplaincy, academia, or any other number of areas.

Learn more at mcmasterdivinity.ca.