Digital Communications Assistant

Good Neighbours Canada

Good Neighbours is an international humanitarian development non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in South Korea in 1991. After five years, we obtained consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). Good Neighbours Canada launched in March 2017 in London, Ontario, and moved to Scarborough, GTA in 2022. Under Good Neighbors' international governance, we focus on fundraising, refugee and newcomer settlement programs, and global development campaigns to support field projects.

Digital Communications Assistant

The Digital Communications Assistant will support the promotion of Good Neighbours Canadas programs through creative and strategic digital content. This role involves social media management, content creation, research, and media organization to enhance our online presence and effectively communicate the impact of our community support initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to develop innovative communication strategies and contribute to amplifying our mission of supporting equity-deserving communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating engaging social media content to promote our community support programs, particularly the income generation support program for newcomers and refugees.
• Conceptualize seasonal promotion ideas and themes for the income generation programs online communications, aligning with broader campaign goals.
• Conduct research on competitors online communication strategies and provide recommendations to broaden our reach and enhance Good Neighbours Canadas digital presence.
• Assist in updating blog posts to our recently updated website template, enabling storytelling of past projects to demonstrate community impact.
• Management of media files to support the creation of a streamlined, easily searchable database of content.
• Work with program participants to gather their testimonials to create compelling social media posts highlighting the impact of Good Neighbours Canadas community support initiatives.
• Other activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs scheme. Due to funder requirements, applicants must be between 18-30 years old and hold Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• (Working towards) a degree or diploma in communications, marketing, digital media, international development, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and engaging online audiences.
• Proficiency in social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and familiarity with social media management tools.
• Creative thinking and an eye for design, with experience in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark).
• Organizational skills with attention to detail for tasks such as media file management and blog migration.
• Research skills to conduct competitor analysis and derive actionable insights.
• Understanding of and passion for community-based development and support for equity-deserving populations.

Duration: 8-week internship.
Hours: 35 per week, typically Monday Friday, 9 am 4 pm. Occasional weekends may be required for events.
Location: Hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of 3 days per week in-office.
Compensation: $18 per hour.

Good Neighbours Canada actively seeks staff who reflect the diverse community it serves. Individuals typically underrepresented in the community and/or labour market are encouraged to apply. This includes (but is not limited to) youth who identify as Black or other racialized identities, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and persons living with disabilities and/or mental health challenges. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].