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Location: Remote/Canada-based with travel (3-5 weeks annually)
Reports to: CEO
Term: 18-month maternity leave contract
Start date: November 3, 2025

About LiveDifferent

LiveDifferent is a Canadian charity that exists to inspire and engage youth to live a life of compassion and service for others. Through school programs, humanitarian Build trips, and community partnerships, we help young people develop resilience, kindness and hope for their futures.

The role

We are seeking a Director of Community Engagement to join our leadership team for an 18-month maternity leave contract. Reporting to the CEO, this role provides strategic oversight of marketing, communications, sales, and fundraising initiatives while leading a team of two. This is a unique opportunity for a servant leader who is passionate about youth, storytelling, and building meaningful partnerships.

What you’ll do

• Lead and support the Community Engagement Team.
• Oversee brand strategy, creative direction, and communications.
• Grow national awareness of LiveDifferent and expand program reach.
• Provide data-driven oversight of sales and marketing strategies.
• Support fundraising campaigns, partner relations, and special events (including galas).
• Contribute to copywriting and content development for LiveDifferent’s social media, newsletters, website, email marketing, impact reports and promotional material.
• Manage LiveDifferent merchandise and oversee the design, strategy, ordering and fulfillment of products.
• Lead public relations efforts by crafting press releases and managing all media relations.
• Assist with new and existing external relationships and partnerships.
• Serve on the Directors Team, offering operational and strategic leadership.
• Manage and oversee the marketing budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively and strategically.

What you bring

• 5+ years of management experience leading communications, marketing, or fundraising teams in the nonprofit sector; OR a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field combined with 3+ years of relevant leadership experience.
• Proven ability to build or promote a national brand.
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget.
• Fundraising event planning experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Technical proficiency; Salesforce, WordPress, Adobe Suite, Canva, ClickUp, Shopify and Google Suite experience are assets.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally (approx. 20–30 days/year).

Perks of working with LiveDifferent

When you join LiveDifferent, you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that values people first. Our perks include:

• Flexibility: Work remotely while staying engaged with a collaborative team.
• Health benefits: Comprehensive coverage to support your well-being.
• Travel opportunities: National and international travel experiences that connect you directly to our programs and partners.

Salary range

$80,000 – $90,000

Contract term

18-month maternity leave (full-time)

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to sarah@livedifferent.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.