Corporate Communications & Member Services Co-op

Engaged • Saanich, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) is seeking an enthusiastic Corporate Communications & Member Services Co-op to join their team. This hands-on role involves crafting content for newsletters, media releases, LinkedIn, and the website. The co-op will also play an active role in planning and delivering member events, such as networking mixers, workshops, and training sessions. This position offers the opportunity to develop writing and media relations skills, learn to track performance metrics, and gain experience with member data management. The role includes mentorship from experienced professionals and exposure to real-world projects, aiming to foster growth and contribution within Victoria's tourism community. This is an in-person role requiring the candidate to be located in the Greater Victoria region. It is a full-time, 4-month co-op position, 35 hours per week, with an hourly wage of $22.50.

Requirements

• Working towards completion of a degree or diploma in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, Community Relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, formatting, editing and proofreading skills.
• Basic understanding of communications principles, including newsletters and media relations.
• Experience with data entry and management.
• Efficient and highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Positive, solution-focused attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail, particularly in communications and data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Planner, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to create or support the development of simple AI agents or automation tools is considered an asset.
• Experience writing, formatting and creating content for e-newsletters or similar publications is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Copilot to support drafting, research, and workflow efficiency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling content for newsletters, media releases, LinkedIn, and the website.
• Play an active role in planning and delivering member events, including networking mixers, workshops, and training sessions.
• Sharpen writing skills.
• Build media relations skills.
• Learn to track performance metrics.
• Gain experience with member data management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree