Unit: Marketing and Communications
Reporting to: Senior Specialist, Digital, Marketing and Communications
Duration: Full-time summer contract position from July 8, 2024 to August 30, 2024
Compensation: $20.00/hour for 35 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.

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 Canadaiby 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.

The Web & Digital Marketing Intern is a dynamic marketing position that plays a crucial role in supporting CERIC’s day-to-day marketing activities. As the Web & Digital Marketing 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 Senior Specialist, Digital, 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 organization, design and refresh CERIC’s WordPress website (ceric.ca) under the supervision of the Director, Technology and Design, Marketing and Communications
• Support social media marketing plans including post writing, graphic design, scheduling, platform engagement and data-gathering
• Review and maintain contact lists within MailChimp and Salesforce databases
• Support marketing, communications and webinar setup and projects as required to support day-to-day operations
• Performing other related duties as assigned

What We Look For

• Recent graduate or student enrolled in University or College
• Prior experience with web post organization and maintenance using WordPress or similar content management system
• Digital design skills using Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator or similar
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Exposure to fast-paced, multi-tasking work environments
• Computer proficiency
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good internet research skills
• Reliable self-starter who can collaborate effectively as part of a team
• A genuine passion for learning!
• Prior experience with Mailchimp, Salesforce, or similar list database technology an asset
• Prior experience supporting webinars, online seminars, or virtual classrooms, or similar an asset
• French language skills are considered an asset, but not required

Send an email to Rachel So, Senior Specialist, Digital, Marketing and Communications at rachel@ceric.ca by Friday, June 14 (or until filled). The email MUST include:

1. Subject “Web & Digital Marketing Intern Application”
2. Resume
3. Cover letter