Communications Specialist_Summer Internship

LOFT Community Services • Toronto, ON

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complex issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving 20,573 annually and providing 1,856 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario’s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ Award (NEOC) recipient. This is a Summer Internship position for 8 weeks, working 35 hours per week, with a compensation of $20/hr. The role is hybrid and located in Toronto, ON.

Requirements

• Post-secondary courses in marketing, graphic design, or communications.
• Strong skills in desktop publishing, graphic design, layout, illustration, and photography for use in websites, electronic and/or print materials, and audio/visual presentations that reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare and social services sector.
• Strong English language competency in writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills required.
• Must be a youth ages between 15 to 30 years of age and eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
• Have a valid SIN.
• Understanding of cultural competency and anti-oppression framework.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for students in communications, journalism, media studies, marketing communications, public relations programs.
• Familiarity with SharePoint website development, design, and maintenance is an asset.
• Familiarity with MS Teams platform and apps is an asset.
• Knowledge of the application of accessibility standards is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with the not-for-profit and community healthcare field is an asset.
• Ability to communicate in more than one language, is an asset.
• Familiarity with the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
• Lived experience with facing systemic and cultural barriers to employment, education, housing, and health equity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Writing, editing, and proofreading various communications.
• Provide creative support in graphic design and development of digital and print resources, according to LOFT brand guidelines and accessibility best practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of LOFT’s internal SharePoint site.
• Contribute to the development and execution of LOFT’s communications plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree