Website & Google Ads Intern

Unit:

• Marketing and Communications

Reporting to: 

• Director, Technology and Design, Marketing and Communications
• Specialist, Stakeholder Outreach, Marketing and Communications

Duration: 

• Full-time summer contract position (4 days/week)
• June 16, 2025 – August 15, 2025 (9 weeks)

Compensation: $20.00/hour for 30 hours/week
Location: Hybrid or Remote
For remote work, the hire can be situated anywhere in Canada. It requires that the individual have a reliable computer, good internet access and a dedicated (quiet) workspace. For hybrid work, workplace accommodations can be made. CERIC’s office is located in Toronto, the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Petun, Haundenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Mississauga Anishinaabe of New Credit.

About Us:

CERIC is a charitable organization dedicated to advancing education, research, and advocacy in career counselling and development. Our mission is to enhance the economic and social well-being of people in Canada by promoting career development across the country. You’ll join a small, passionate group working in a fast-paced environment to fund projects that develop innovative career development resources, host Canada’s largest bilingual career development conference, and publish the country’s only peer-reviewed journal in the career field.

Position Overview:

The Website & Google Ads Intern is a dynamic marketing position that plays a crucial role in supporting CERIC’s day-to-day marketing activities. As the Website & Google Ads Intern, you will be instrumental in ensuring CERIC’s platforms and tools are up to date and ready to optimize marketing efforts. Working under the guidance of the Director, Technology and Design, Marketing and Communications, your responsibilities will include supporting with CERIC’s website refresh (http://ceric.ca/), social media strategy execution, and supporting other day-to-day marketing operations.

By joining CERIC, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of advancing career development in Canada, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities.

CERIC’s values are Inclusivity, Accessibility, Collaboration, Diversity, Integrity and Aspiration. We prioritize equity, diversity and inclusion not only in our programs but also as an employer. Our team consists of individuals with diverse strengths, experiences and backgrounds, all sharing a passion for advancing meaningful projects. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success. We are committed to racial justice and reconciliation. For this role, we will be actively prioritizing individuals from underrepresented groups (including women, gender minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, racialized individuals, and individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities) to apply for this position.

CERIC offers a positive work environment (in a unique co-location space at Foundation House) and a culture that supports healthy balance as well as professional development.  We also offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs.

Accessibility
Our Toronto office, located at Yonge and St Clair, is wheelchair accessible and is conveniently accessible by subway. We offer disability-related accommodations upon request for candidates participating in our hiring process.

Please contact Rachel at rachel@ceric.ca to discuss your needs or if you have any questions regarding accessibility.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the organization, design updates, and optimization of CERIC’s WordPress website (www.ceric.ca), including content updates and layout improvements, under supervision. of the Director, Technology and Design, Marketing and Communications and the Specialist, Stakeholder Outreach, Marketing and Communications
• Review, clean, and update contact databases in Mailchimp and Salesforce, ensuring accuracy, removing duplicates, and helping with audience segmentation.
• Assist with the setup, monitoring and optimization of Google Ads campaigns to support CERIC’s outreach goals.
• Contribute to keyword research, SEO alignment and tracking efforts using tools like Google Analytics and UTM links.
• Performing other related duties as assigned

What We Look For

• Recent graduate or student enrolled in University or College
• Prior experience updating websites using WordPress or a similar content management system (CMS); familiarity with page builders like WPBakery and Elementor is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Google Ads and SEO
• Familiarity with keyword tools and Google Analytics
• Attention to detail, ability to spot errors, and organizational skills for database management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good internet research skills
• Reliable self-starter who can collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles to guide layout and design updates.
• Comfort working with CRM systems (especially Mailchimp and Salesforce) for data management and email marketing.
• Familiarity with social media management and simple digital content design (Canva, Photoshop).
• French language skills are considered an asset, but not required

Additionally, this position is being funded in part by the Canada Summer Jobs program. As such, the hire MUST be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. 

How to Apply

Send an email to Amelie Almonacil, Specialist, Stakeholder Outreach, Marketing and Communications by Monday, June 2 (or until filled). The email MUST include:

• Subject “Website & Google Ads Intern Application”
• Resume
• Cover letter