Social Media Coordinator – Internship (12-week contract)

Canadian Federation of Independent Business • Toronto, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Social Media Coordinator Intern for a 12-week internship in Toronto, with a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement. Reporting to the Vice President, Digital and Delivery, you will help manage CFIB’s presence across platforms like Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. You will assist in content creation, post scheduling, trend monitoring, and performance reporting.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills
• Experience using social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube)
• Basic familiarity with design and editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, InShot)
• Interest in analytics and performance tracking tools like Google Analytics, HubSpot, or Hootsuite
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Experience with social media ads (Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn ads), SEO, and hashtag strategies is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of CFIB’s social media strategy across multiple channels
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content including posts, graphics, stories, and short-form videos
• Contribute creative ideas for social campaigns, contests, and audience engagement
• Maintain the social media content calendar, ensuring alignment with campaigns, webinars, partnerships, and seasonal themes
• Monitor trends, platform updates, and industry best practices to keep CFIB’s content fresh and relevant
• Assist in creating visuals using design tools like Canva or Adobe
• Track key metrics using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot, Meta Insights) and report on performance
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent messaging
• Stay up to date on CFIB’s initiatives, policies, and campaigns to reflect them accurately in content

Benefits

• A chance to gain real-world experience working with a national non-profit organization
• Exposure to digital communications, analytics, and campaign execution
• Mentorship from experienced digital professionals
• A portfolio of published content and measurable results
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and have a voice on national social channels

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees