Start Proud aims to connect LGBTQ+ students with employers, while promoting the development of LGBTQ+ professionals, and celebrating the achievements and service of those in the community.

We facilitate the professional development of LGBTQ+ students as they transition from school to career in order to build a national network within the community. Our vision is to empower members of the LGBTQ+ community to be Canada’s leaders of tomorrow, where all institutions embrace inclusiveness within the workplace and diversity within the workforce.

Start Proud is seeking a Marketing Associate, Out on Bay Street (OOBS) to drive the execution of marketing initiatives for Start Proud’s flagship Out on Bay Street conference. This role is ideal for a student or aspiring marketing professional who wants hands-on experience in event marketing and management, campaign execution, and content development, while working on a high-visibility, large-scale conference.

• Own the execution of marketing campaigns for Out on Bay Street, including campaign planning, copywriting, asset development, and launch coordination.

• Develop compelling marketing content across channels (email, social, web, and event materials) to drive registration, attendance, and community engagement.

• Collaborate closely with the OOBS conference planning team and Start Proud leadership team to ensure marketing efforts align with conference goals, timelines, and messaging.

• Support the development and execution of conference launch plans, milestone-based campaigns, and promotional calendars.

• Track and analyze marketing performance and engagement metrics (e.g., registrations,open rates, social engagement) to inform optimizations throughout the conference lifecycle.

• Assist with post-conference marketing efforts, including recap content, attendee communications, and performance reporting.

Please submit your resume via the link above. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates from the LGBTQ+ community or are otherwise marginalized on the grounds of gender expression, gender identity and/or sexual orientation are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience as a member of any equity-deserving community is considered a strong asset.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

• Springboard your professional development by gaining valuable experience as part of a national non-profit in a functional area you are looking to grow your skills in. We are here to develop you, even if you have little experience.

• Make an impact in our organization and the community we serve! We are growing and evolving quickly, so there are many opportunities to make a difference.

• Build your network with friendly and supportive LGBTQ+ students and professionals that are eager to support and mentor