Social Media Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)

Position Summary

The Social Media Assistant will help produce content for our social media accounts. Responsibilities include assisting with creation of all of our communications materials for our diverse stakeholders including program participants, community members, partners, donors, policy makers, educators, the general public and more. The Social Media Assistant will work with the Communications Director to ensure brand standards are maintained, and the Organization’s website and social media channels are up-to-date, and manage engagement with the press.

Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production of communication materials - social media (Instagram, Linkedin, Facebook, TikTok), electronic newsletters, website text, videos, photos, print materials (posters, leaflets, brochures, signage, event materials), Canva Pro templates, media releases, correspondence, presentations, etc.

• Write and/or design (or working with a Copywriter and/or Graphic Designer) communication materials.

• Maintain brand standards and enforce style guidelines in all communications mediums.

• Assist in the distribution of marketing materials including electronic newsletters, posters, brochures, event signage, etc.

• Document events with videos, photography and social media posts.

• Assist in the development and implementation of communication strategies, materials and tools to build awareness of the Organization and our programs.

• Garner press and publicity for the Organization, its people, events and initiatives, through sending out press  releases, submitting stories to press outlets, and soliciting journalists, freelance journalists and student writers to write about the Organization, its people, events and projects. 

• Ensure the Organization’s website is up-to-date, and all links are working.

• Create, execute, monitor and evaluate social marketing campaigns.

• Routinely monitor the Organization’s engagement (web, social media, electronic newsletter) and online presence on relevant online communities and websites.

• Liaise and collaborate with others as necessary to support their communication needs.

• Coordinate the Organization’s speaking engagements and media appearances.

Salary: $20/hr, 30 hours per week, 12 weeks

Contract Type: Fixed term – Full-time, flexible start date, May/June 2026 to July/August 2026

Location: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026