Marketing Manager

Daily Bread Food Bank works toward long-term solutions to end hunger and poverty, delivering innovative programs that support people living on low incomes and experiencing food insecurity. Daily Bread distributes fresh and shelf-stable food, as well as freshly prepared meals, to 144 member agencies and 214 food programs across Toronto. It also publishes the influential Who’s Hungry report, an annual survey that tracks trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto, educates the public, and helps drive policy change.

Job Title:  Marketing Manager
Department : Marketing and Communications
Reporting to : Interim Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Location : 191 New Toronto Street, Toronto, ON, M8V 2E7
Salary : $77,000-90,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Terms : 35 hours a week, Full-Time, Hybrid (Minimum 2-3 days On-Site), Some weekend, evening and holiday work will be required.  

WHY WORK AT DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK
At Daily Bread, we are committed to creating a workplace where people are supported, compensated, and empowered to do meaningful, high-impact work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with the Ontario Living Wage Network.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching after one year of employment.
• Paid sick leave and personal days.
• 15 days of paid vacation per year, with additional days earned each year.
•  A hybrid work environment.

Learning, Culture & Community

• Professional development opportunities.
• Creative, kind, fun, and passionate team culture.
• Active social committee.
• Free daily lunches when working on-site.
• Free on-site parking.

Recognition & Reputation

• Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital.
• Recognized as a 5-star rated charity by Charity Intelligence Canada.
• Recognized as Ontario Living Wage Employer.

ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Marketing Manager plays a critical role in bringing the organization’s brand, campaigns, and stories to life. This position leads the planning, creative development, and execution of integrated marketing initiatives, manages creative and brand partners, and ensures high-quality visual storytelling across channels. The role is hands-on, collaborative, and well-suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Campaign & Project Management

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns across digital, print, and experiential channels.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and on brief
• Work closely with internal teams (fundraising, advocacy, etc.) to align marketing efforts with organizational priorities

  Marketing & Brand Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with external agencies and vendors, including creative, digital, and production partners
• Develop briefs, review creative concepts, and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Ensure all external work aligns with brand standards, strategic objectives, and budget parameters
• Maintain and champion brand standards, ensuring consistency across all marketing, communications, fundraising, advocacy, and public-facing materials.

Graphic Design & Creative Management

• Oversee the development of marketing and communications assets, including print, digital, and environmental materials
• Manage workflows with internal designers and/or freelance creatives
• Ensure visual consistency, quality, and accessibility across all marketing outputs

Visual Storytelling & Video Production

• Lead visual storytelling initiatives that highlight the organization’s impact, community, and mission
• Plan and manage video projects from concept through production and post-production
• Coordinate photography and video shoots, including working with staff, volunteers, and external partners
• Ensure visual content is optimized for multiple platforms and audiences

  Event Marketing & Support

• Support marketing and promotional needs for events, including fundraising, community, and stakeholder events
• Develop event-related materials such as signage, invitations, digital assets, and post-event content
• Collaborate with event and fundraising teams to ensure cohesive messaging and strong audience engagement

  SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across internal and external partners 
• Strategic thinker with strong creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment 
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing across digital, print, experiential, and social channels 
• Ability to provide clear creative direction and constructive feedback to internal and external partners 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment 
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and audience-centred communications 
• Collaborative, proactive, adaptable, and passionate about storytelling and continuous improvement 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or brand management 
• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, advertising, public relations, business, or a related field 
• Proven experience leading integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, print, experiential) 
• Experience managing external vendors and agencies, including briefing, timelines, budgets, and deliverables 
• Experience developing and overseeing marketing and communications assets across multiple formats and channels 
• Strong visual storytelling experience, including photography, video, and multimedia content creation 
• Experience maintaining brand standards and ensuring consistency across all materials 
• Experience supporting event marketing and promotional campaigns for fundraising, community, or stakeholder events 
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization considered an asset

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00 pm Friday, July 17th, 2026. Interviews for the position will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

Note: This role is for the existing vacancy. Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by the recruitment team.

Daily Bread Food Bank is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of designated groups and those with lived experience of poverty or food insecurity.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in another format, please e-mail a request to Human Resources at View email address on dailybreadfoodbank.applytojob.com.

Daily Bread Food Bank thanks all individuals who apply for this position and will only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.