The Disability Collective - Marketing & Communications Manager

DEADLINE: November 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Location: Toronto, Canada (hybrid;
mostly virtual with occasional in-person requirements to support events and other organizational needs)
Position Type: 30 hours/week, salaried. Core working hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM – 3 PM, with Thursdays in office when available (flexible). All other work hours are flexible, except for when needed in-person for events
Start Date: January 11, 2027
About The Disability Collective:
The Disability Collective (TDC) is the only fully disability-led multidisciplinary arts organization in Toronto. Dedicated to celebrating and showcasing work created solely by disabled artists, TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and challenge perceptions of disability by providing disabled artists with paid opportunities to share their work in a variety of forms, along with actively advocating for and improving accessibility and inclusion in the Canadian arts community by providing disability consultation services. We are committed to strengthening the disability community’s presence in the arts and creating a space where disabled artists can connect and grow their practices together.Position Overview:
The Disability Collective is seeking a creative, strategic, and passionate Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of marketing and communications initiatives that advance TDC’s mission, strengthen our brand, and expand our reach and impact.This role combines hands-on creative production with big-picture marketing strategy. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable developing a comprehensive marketing campaign, designing compelling promotional materials, editing video content, building relationships with media and community partners, and identifying new opportunities to grow TDC’s audience and visibility.As TDC continues to grow, we are looking for someone who can help evolve our marketing approach beyond day-to-day content creation and event promotion. This includes developing proactive marketing strategies, strengthening our public relations efforts, building relationships with influencers and public figures, exploring new promotional opportunities, and identifying creative ways to engage existing and new audiences.The Marketing & Communications Manager will work closely with TDC’s Artistic Director, Managing Director, and Development team to ensure that marketing initiatives align with organizational priorities, fundraising and development goals, and programming objectives.This is a dynamic role within a growing arts organization. Marketing demands will fluctuate throughout the year depending on programming, campaigns, and events, with particularly busy periods surrounding TDC’s annual festivals and major programming initiatives. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing competing priorities, adapting to changing circumstances, and balancing immediate promotional needs with longer-term strategic work.TDC’s busiest programming and marketing period typically runs from July through November, coinciding with several of our major annual festivals, conferences, and programming initiatives. During this time, the role will require increased coordination, campaign management, and flexibility to accommodate overlapping projects and deadlines. Workloads fluctuate throughout the year, with comparatively quieter periods outside of major programming cycles. Candidates should be comfortable with this seasonal variation and able to manage competing priorities during busier periods.Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Digital Marketing
Create engaging, accessible, and compelling content for TDC’s social media, website, newsletters, and other promotional channelsIndependently conceptualize and produce high-quality graphic design, video content, photography, promotional materials, written content, and digital campaignsManage TDC’s social media accounts, including content development, scheduling, community engagement, and responding to messages and inquiriesDevelop promotional and educational content highlighting disabled artists, TDC’s programming, accessibility, disability arts, and the organization’s consultation servicesManage TDC’s website and email marketing, ensuring content is current, engaging, and aligned with organizational prioritiesAccessible Marketing & Communications
Integrate accessibility best practices into all marketing and communications, including graphic design, video production, social media, website content, and digital materialsApply accessible design and communication practices, including appropriate colour contrast, accessible typography, alt text, image descriptions, captions, plain language, and accessible document formattingStay informed about evolving accessibility standards and collaborate with TDC’s Accessibility and Consultation team when additional expertise is requiredPublic Relations, Partnerships & Community Engagement
Develop and implement proactive public relations strategies to increase TDC’s visibility and strengthen its profile within the arts, media, and disability communitiesBuild and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers, public figures, community organizations, artists, and other stakeholdersWrite and distribute press releases, pitch story ideas, pursue media coverage, and identify opportunities for interviews, features, and promotional partnershipsDevelop influencer collaborations, public figure partnerships, and community ambassador opportunities to amplify TDC’s programming and missionIdentify opportunities for cross-promotion and strategic partnerships that expand TDC’s reach and engage new audiencesDevelop and execute targeted outreach plans to promote TDC’s programming, services, and organizational initiatives to relevant audiences and communitiesIdentify potential audiences, community groups, organizations, networks, and stakeholders for targeted outreachDevelop outreach strategies, messaging, promotional copy, and communication materials tailored to different audiencesConduct direct outreach through email campaigns, personalized communications, and relationship-building with organizations, community groups, artists, and other stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to expand TDC’s audience through targeted engagement, community connections, and strategic follow-upsMaintain outreach lists and track communications to support ongoing audience development and engagementEvent & Program Marketing
Develop and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns for TDC’s performances, festivals, conferences, workshops, and other programming (approximately 6 events per year)Collaborate with the Artistic Director and relevant project leads to establish promotional strategies, timelines, budgets, and objectivesCoordinate promotional campaigns from initial announcements through ticket sales, event reminders, and post-event communicationsMonitor ticket sales and audience engagement, adjusting promotional strategies as needed and identifying opportunities for targeted outreach and increased attendanceAttend in-person events to capture content, support promotional activities, and engage with TDC’s communityWork collaboratively with TDC’s Artistic Director, Managing Director, Development team, and other staff to align marketing initiatives with organizational priorities, fundraising goals, and programming objectivesMaintain organized marketing plans, content calendars, campaign timelines, and project documentation using TDC’s internal communication and project management systemsParticipate in regular Leadership Team check-ins, providing updates on marketing activities, upcoming campaigns, challenges, and opportunitiesMonitor and evaluate marketing performance, including social media engagement, audience growth, newsletter engagement, website traffic, media coverage, and ticket salesPrepare regular reports and provide data-informed recommendations to continuously improve TDC’s marketing strategiesProactively communicate workload concerns, competing priorities, and resource needs to support effective planning and sustainable workloadsQualifications:
Lived experience with disabilityBachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, preferably within the arts, nonprofit, or disability sectorsDemonstrated experience developing and executing marketing strategies and campaignsStrong graphic design skills and confidence independently producing professional-quality promotional materialsExperience with video editing and creating engaging digital and social media contentStrong understanding of social media platforms, digital marketing, email marketing, and website managementExcellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to write compelling promotional copy and accessible, plain-language contentExperience with public relations, media outreach, and relationship-building is an assetExperience developing partnerships, influencer collaborations, or community engagement initiatives is an assetStrong understanding of branding, visual identity, and creative directionKnowledge of and commitment to disability rights, accessibility, disability justice, and inclusionFamiliarity with accessible design and communications practicesProficiency in relevant marketing software and tools, including graphic design and video editing programs, social media management platforms, email marketing software, and analytics toolsAbility to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take initiative while remaining collaborative and receptive to feedbackStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and occasional last-minute requestsCreative, resourceful, flexible, and enthusiastic, with a willingness to experiment and bring new ideas to the organizationThe Disability Collective is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community, and will make every effort to identify and remove any barriers to inclusion. We welcome and encourage submissions from individuals of any ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, colour, country of origin, citizenship status, language, physical and mental ability, size, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristics that make our communities and individuals unique. We recognize that disability has a compounded impact on those at the intersection of other marginalized communities, such as Black, Indigenous, and 2LGBTQIA+ communities, people of colour, women and femmes, fat people, religious minorities, and more.As a disability-led organization, we want to remove any and all barriers and strive to meet all access needs! For access support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc. We will work together with all applicants to ensure their access needs are met.
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