Head of Communications (Volunteer Leadership)

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 [email protected].

Please note: This is an unpaid volunteer leadership position with an initial six-month commitment.