The Communications Designer (Fund Development Communications & Graphic Design Intern) supports the creation, design, and production of donor-focused communication and marketing assets the Fund Development Team at Heritage Park. This role blends creative design, graphic design, emotional storytelling and writing, and fundraising principles to produce high-quality materials that inspire donor engagement, strengthen stewardship, and support revenue-generating initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Donor Impact Reporting & Stewardship
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Design templates for general and donor-specific impact reports.
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Create visual elements—photos, infographics, icons, imagery, short videos—that enhance emotional resonance.
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Write compelling impact stories that show donor-funded change, connecting emotional meaning with factual outcomes.
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Support staff in assembling narrative-rich stewardship materials that honour donors and deepen engagement.
Campaign & Appeal Asset Development
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Help create templates and assets for direct mail and email appeals.
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Develop emotionally driven messaging that aligns with donor motivations and fundraising best practices.
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Produce on-brand visuals and narrative elements that reflect the museum’s role in preserving history.
Sponsorship & Corporate Partnership Materials
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Design and format sponsorship proposals and recognition packages.
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Craft storytelling elements that demonstrate community impact and corporate alignment.
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Ensure all materials reflect professionalism, emotional relevance, and brand integrity.
Marketing & Social Media Support
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Design social media graphics, reels, and short videos for giving campaigns and stewardship messaging.
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Assist in writing short-form stories that highlight donor impact, visitor experiences, and cultural significance.
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Maintain consistency with brand voice, emotional tone, and aesthetic guidelines.
Cross-Team Collaboration & Mentorship
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Participate in weekly mentorship sessions on storytelling, brand voice, donor psychology, and design principles.
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Work with communications staff to develop narrative frameworks that reinforce emotional connection.
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Develop a professional portfolio showing storytelling and design pieces used in real fundraising contexts.
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Event and Annual Giving support.
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Data intelligence support.
Qualifications:
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Must meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility criteria
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Experience Creating Digital Graphic Designs
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Experience with design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
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Passion for storytelling, heritage, history, and charitable impact.
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Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft emotionally compelling narratives
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Creative mindset with demonstrated ability to connect visuals and stories to donor impact
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Ability to generate content that blends emotional appeal with factual accuracy
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Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is an asset
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High level of integrity and trustworthiness in handling confidential organizational information
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Commitment to continuous learning and development
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Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills in a client-faced setting
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All successful candidates who are over the age of 18 are required to complete a background check. Employment at Heritage Park is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory report prior to their contract start date
