Manager, Event Communications
Job Summary
- Employer : CHEO Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario
- Type of position: full-time, permanent, hybrid
- Salary range: $96,000 to $102,000
About the CHEO Foundation
CHEO Foundation is the philanthropic arm of CHEO, CHEO Research Institute and Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice. For 50 years, the CHEO Foundation has been the link between these respected institutions and the generous community that financially sustains them. CHEO Foundation staff are inspired by donors, and the community, who support pediatric healthcare, cutting-edge research and essential services to ensure children and youth can live their best lives. We are proud to put the interests of kids at the forefront of our decisions and we are intentional in everything we do. We improve by learning from experiences and by being accountable for our outcomes. We take care of ourselves and each other, embrace equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity, and celebrate success as a team.
What We Offer
- Extended Healthcare Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension (HOOPP)
- Making a Difference in the Lives of Children/Youth
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Schedules
- Onsite Fitness Centre
- Learning Opportunities
- Inclusive Culture
- Wellness Programs
CHEO's Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to practices that support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity.
Abou the Role
The Manager, Event Communications plays a key role in bringing the CHEO Foundation signature fundraising events and community initiatives to life through compelling storytelling, strategic marketing, and impactful engagement. This position is accountable for developing and executing integrated communication strategies that enhance awareness, drive participation, and support revenue targets for signature events and community fundraising initiatives. The Manager provides leadership and direction for event communications planning, ensuring alignment with Foundation strategy, brand standards, and fundraising objectives. The Manager may supervise communications staff, contractors, or agency partners and is accountable for performance, workflow prioritization, and delivery standards.
Reporting to the Director, Communications, the Manager collaborates closely with the events teams to deliver creative, high-quality communications products that elevate the Foundation’s brand and mission.
About You
You are a creative, organized, and detail-oriented communications and marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You excel at developing strategies and materials that promote events, engage audiences, and elevate the organization’s brand. You have a knack for project management and a passion for building community through impactful events. You are a multitasker who can juggle several projects and deadlines with ease, a collaborator who enjoys working with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared goals. You are a creative thinker who finds innovative ways to make each event stand out. You are known for your attention to detail, making sure every element reflects the brand and its purpose.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Event Communications Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of integrated communications and marketing strategies for signature and community fundraising events. Translate organizational and campaign priorities into actionable communications plans with defined KPIs.
- Align event communications with Foundation brand, messaging, fundraising strategy, and revenue targets.
Creative Direction and Content Development
- Oversee creative direction, messaging, and production of event collateral, signage, and promotional materials across print and digital platforms.
- Develop compelling event storytelling including invitations, scripts, donor spotlights, digital assets, and social content.
- Ensure brand consistency and quality across all event communications and touchpoints.
- Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and external partners to capture and showcase impact.
Cross Functional Planning and Event Integration
- Partner with Events, Development, Digital, and Leadership teams to integrate communications into event planning and revenue strategies.
- Lead communications timelines, workflow prioritization, and vendor coordination to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
- Provide onsite support during events as required.
Digital Engagement, Performance and Stewardship
- Drive event engagement through email, web, media, and social channels.
- Set performance benchmarks and monitor campaign metrics to optimize engagement and fundraising outcomes.
- Prepare post event reporting and apply insights to continuous improvement.
- Manage assigned event communications budgets and vendor contracts with responsible stewardship of donor resources.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven success in developing and executing communications strategies (internal, external and onsite/route) for large-scale events.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with an eye for tone and detail.
- Strong project management skills; adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, vendors, and potentially staff or contractors.
- Experience managing communications budgets and performance metrics.
- Familiarity with donor relations and fundraising best practices is an asset.
- Experience in a not for profit, healthcare, or fundraising environment is an asset.
Application Process
Please send your resume with a cover letter to apply@cheofoundation.com with the position title in the subject
line. Although we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates invited for interviews will be
contacted. No phone calls please.
The CHEO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation during the
application process please notify Human Resources as per the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.