Marketing Director

About Us

INKspire is a non-profit organization that strives to empower youth voices by providing a curated web platform where young people can share their ideas and perspectives on various relevant and contemporary issues across Canada and around the world. INKspire hopes to encourage youth engagement in current global affairs and provide opportunities for young writers, journalists, and artists to showcase their talents.

Our mission: To give youth a greater voice in society by providing opportunities for young people to share their passion for writing, express their thoughts and ideas, learn from one another and come together to drive a positive social change.

Our Vision: We envision bringing together youth into a space where they can learn, share, connect, and inspire one another to drive positive change in the world.

Marketing Director

The Marketing Director is responsible for leading the marketing team, ensuring the success of INKspire’s social media and newsletter campaigns and establishing partnerships and maintaining partnerships with other youth and arts organizations.

Marketing Director

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Oversight

• Collaborate with the Co-Executive Directors and Board of Directors to develop an annual marketing strategy aligned with INKspire’s mission, priorities, and growth objectives.
• Design and implement social media and newsletter marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.

Team Leadership & Delegation

• Provide high-level oversight of team progress, delegating tasks and ensuring deadlines are met and that performance indicators are tracked consistently.
• Coordinate weekly team meetings and communicate relevant updates to team members.
• Provide timely feedback and ongoing support to team members. 
• Conduct regular check-ins with each lead to offer support, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure accountability.
• Screen, interview, and onboard new volunteers in the marketing team. 
• Conduct regular check-ins with each lead to offer support, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure accountability.

Desired Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in marketing, or a related field. 
• Experience leading teams, addressing challenges, and providing strategic advice.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Passionate about youth leadership and empowerment.

The successful volunteer will work remotely from home for 5-7 hours a week. Volunteers must be able to commit to this position for a minimum of 1 year and be located in Canada. 

Why Join INKspire?

This volunteer role provides a unique opportunity to:

• Shape the future of a growing non-profit organization.
• Empower young writers, artists, and creators to express themselves and make an impact.
• Build meaningful professional relationships in the non-profit and creative sectors.
• Leave a lasting legacy by establishing INKspire’s first formal board of directors.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

INKspire values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

Application Process

If you are interested in this position, please apply with the following:

• A brief introduction outlining the reasons for your interest in this role.
• Your resume.
• Links to your LinkedIn profile, blog, or personal website (if applicable).
• For questions about the role, please contact vivian@inkspire.org

Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer role.