Marketing Communications Student (Southlake Health Foundation)

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southlake Health Foundation is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Communications Student to support a variety of marketing initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment focused on healthcare fundraising. The student will assist in bringing campaigns and stories to life across digital, print, and event channels, reporting to the Associate Manager, Marketing Communications.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a marketing, communications, or related post-secondary program
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation
• Familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, and Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of analytics and digital performance tracking
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends for events

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a non-profit environment
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge
• Experience with photography or visual content creation is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing, and tracking marketing communications campaigns
• Support project management of large-scale marketing initiatives
• Coordinate approvals and timelines across multiple projects
• Liaise with external vendors, advertisers, and partners as needed
• Assist in developing marketing performance reports (analytics, media monitoring, social insights)
• Help coordinate multimedia content (photo shoots, video shoots, interviews)
• Write and develop engaging content for social media, campaigns, and events
• Support creation of marketing materials for fundraising and community initiatives
• Assist with internal communications (newsletters, presentations, etc.)
• Attend events to capture content (photos, videos, social posts) and support execution
• Contribute to media relations activities, including press releases and coordination
• Support media planning and buying alongside the marketing team
• Collaborate with team members to foster a positive and professional environment
• Act as an ambassador for the Foundation in the community
• Maintain confidentiality of donor and organizational information
• Deliver exceptional experiences in all stakeholder interactions
• Support and reflect the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

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