Job Description

Job Type: Full-time, Salaried (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: $58,000 annually

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day? Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill:

Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities, and other barriers to employment, the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and executing in-store marketing initiatives and retail promotions across Alberta locations.

• Developing and managing an annual calendar of events, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution.

• Leading the delivery of community events, trade shows, donation drives, and public-facing initiatives.

• Supporting the development and execution of marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and donations.

• Building and maintaining relationships with community partners, media contacts, and external stakeholders.

• Creating and supporting content for marketing campaigns, social media, and public communications.

• Ensuring brand consistency and integrity across all marketing materials, events, and platforms.

• Conducting research and identifying new opportunities for brand awareness, partnerships, and community engagement.

• Collaborating with internal teams including Retail Operations, Career Connections, and Support Services to support business goals.

• Acting as a Goodwill ambassador, representing the organization professionally at events and within the community.

What you bring to the table:

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, event planning, or media relations.

• Strong knowledge of marketing principles, branding, and event coordination.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.

• Strong writing and editing skills, and demonstrated experience managing the production and distribution of a variety of communications materials.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to work.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to travel to events and locations as required.

• Ability to represent Goodwill professionally and align with its mission, values, and community impact.

Please note that the selected candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca.