Specialist, Events & Communications - 12 Month Term

Meet Benevity

Benevity is the way the world does good, providing companies (and their employees) with technology to take social action on the issues they care about. Through giving, volunteering, grantmaking, employee resource groups and micro-actions, we help most of the Fortune 100 brands build better cultures and use their power for good. We’re also one of the first B Corporations in Canada, meaning we’re as committed to purpose as we are to profits. We have people working all over the world, including Canada, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and more!

Benevity is committed to unleashing the potential of our people, and we are hiring a Specialist to support our internal communications and culture efforts on the People Experience team. In this role, you will keep Benevity-ites informed, engaged and inspired through communications, events and special initiatives. If you have a way with words and experience co-creating culture, then we want to hear from you!

Please note this is a 12 month term maternity backfill.

What you’ll do:

• Support recurring and project-based company-wide internal communication and culture initiatives

• Lead virtual and in-person company-wide event experiences from conception through to completion – planning and preparations, messaging, coordination of logistics elements as well as post-event follow-up

• Produce internal company-wide communication events, such as weekly all-company stand-ups, webinars, and special announcements

• Lead event management for Benevity’s annual companywide Homecoming events to connect Benevity-ites from around the globe for a week each year

• Develop systems and collaborate with people from across Benevity to support employee events, impact & inclusion initiatives that build our culture and create a sense of Belonging

• Coordinate company-wide scheduling of culture and communications-related activities

• Help draft, edit and improve Benevity-wide written communications, presentations and processes

• Rock ad-hoc tasks and project management for the People Experience team’s ever-evolving initiatives

What you’ll bring:

• 2-4 years of previous experience in related communications, events or culture roles

• Event planning experience, from ideation to completion

• Exceptional writing skills, with experience and comfort writing for internal audiences and supporting executive leaders to deliver internal messages

• Outstanding organizational, project management and creative problem-solving skills

• Self-starting approach with the ability to take initiative, prioritize key work and proactively manage project needs

• Ability to thrive in an evolving role requiring adaptability and competing demands

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline and results-driven environment

• Strong interpersonal and excellent relationship-building skills

• Proficiency with Mac & Google Suite is an asset

Discover your purpose at work

We’re not employees, we’re Benevity-ites. From all locations, backgrounds and walks of life, who deserve more …

Innovative work. Growth opportunities. Caring co-workers. And a chance to do work that fills us with a sense of purpose.

If the idea of working on tech that helps people do good in the world lights you up ... If you want a career where you’re valued for who you are and challenged to see who you can become …

It’s time to join Benevity. We’re so excited to meet you.

Where We Work

At Benevity, we embrace a flexible hybrid approach to where we work that empowers our people in a way that supports great work, strong relationships, and personal well-being. For those located near one of our offices, while there’s no set requirement for in-office time, we do value the moments when coming together in person helps us build connection and collaboration. Whether it’s for onboarding, project work, or a chance to align and bond as a team, we trust our people to make thoughtful decisions about when showing up in person matters most.

Join a company where DEIB isn’t a buzzword

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are part of Benevity’s DNA. You’ll see the impact of our massive investment in DEIB daily — from our well-supported employee resources groups to the exceptional diversity on our leadership and tech teams.

We know that diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and passions are what move our business and our people forward, so we're committed to creating a culture of belonging with equal opportunities for everyone to shine.

That starts with a fair and accessible hiring process. If you want to feel seen, heard and celebrated, you belong at Benevity.

Candidates with disabilities who may require accommodations throughout the hiring or assessment process are encouraged to reach out to accommodations@benevity.com.