Salary: $50,000-$60,000 (dependent on experience)

Type of position: Full-time contractor

Name of position: Communications and Operations Coordinator

Deadline to apply: Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Job location: Toronto, ON

Start and End Date: November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

About the Role

ASL19 is recruiting a Communications and Operations Coordinator. As part of the Development and Operations team, You will support the management of relationships with various partners and collaborators, and assist in the production of a healthy, thriving work environment for our team.

Our ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator and skillful organizer, able to write well for different target audiences, identify and respond to people's needs, handle a diversity of opinions with respect and empathy, and problem solve creatively with a sense of humour.

Due to the nature of our work, the ideal candidate should be comfortable with technology and respectful of privacy and confidentiality. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Our team is highly collaborative, and we will do our best to support your work and provide room for growth. The successful candidate will report to the Development and Communications Manager.

ASL19, Persian for Article 19, is a technology organization and research lab focusing on the most pressing information challenges around the world. Established in 2012, to support the free flow of information in Iran by circumventing internet censorship. Today, we work on countering threats facing civil society in Iran by designing and developing solutions with and for diverse communities.

If you enjoy working with a team, taking initiative, and have a positive, adaptable personality, you will be a great fit for ASL19. We very much look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

Development and Communications (Approx 80%)

• Implementing ASL19's English communication plan and strategy on the organizational and project levels
• Assist in production of materials in English, including web, social media, print and personalized communications
• Support ASL19's project teams in English communications, research and analysis as needed
• Work with the Development and Communications Manager in writing and coordinating proposals and reports, including copyediting project materials and reports produced by the teams and partners
• Support ASL19's internal communications (e.g. policies, handbooks, business plans, and internal updates), including necessary brainstorming, coordination, writing, editing and content updating
• Assist in external correspondence, including fundraising and managing relationships with funders, clients, and potential partners
• Support organizational outreach and communications for our wider community and events, including in creating newsletters, presentations, and promotional materials
• Develop and maintain all systems and workflows within your portfolio, proactively initiating improvements as required
• Any other tasks assigned to by your Supervisor, including other administrative tasks related to the Development and Communications portfolio

Operations (Approx 20%)

• Day-to-day office management and administration to ensure a positive employee experience and thriving workplace (e.g. procurement of services, coordinating with vendors, booking travel, food and supplies shopping, etc.)
• Organize and facilitate staff programming such as office events, online sessions, etc.
• Supporting the Operations team in HR administrative tasks such as tracking equipment, posting job postings, ensuring proper documentation, updating contract templates, etc.
• Other administrative tasks as related to office administration

Desired Skills and Experience

• 1 year minimum experience in office administration or related work experience
• 1 year minimum professional experience in external communications, organizational development, and/or fundraising
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English
• Highly organized, ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to have a sense of humor while troubleshooting problems
• Ability to adapt and participate in a diverse, multicultural team
• Ability to handle a diversity of opinions with respect and empathy
• Project management experience
• Comfortable with technology and responsive to emails
• Ability to handle and protect confidential information with the highest level of discretion

Other nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in both English and Persian is highly desirable
• Experience with volunteering for and/or organizing community events
• Experience in writing for media

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits (dental, medical, and life)
• Positive, flexible, and dynamic work environment
• Family-friendly, flexible work hours
• Chance to do meaningful work in a growing, diverse team
• Located in downtown Toronto (currently hybrid)

To Apply

Please submit the following documents with the position in the title.

• Your updated CV
• A cover letter that includes your earliest possible start date
• Two short writing samples (excerpts or links to online publication are acceptable)

Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to all applicants. Only those who are invited to interviews will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity is our strength. As an equal opportunity employer and an organization dedicated to the values of human rights, ASL19 Inc does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected under Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect and growth; we encourage those who are underrepresented in the industry to apply.