About the position
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Work arrangement: Part-Time, 2 Term Contract (Onsite)
Reports To: Associate Director, Marketing and Communications
Reason for vacancy: Replacement
Expected hiring salary range: $17.60 per hour. Offered salary will be determined through an internal review process.
- This part-time, term contract student position is open and reserved for current UNF students only.
Social Media Marketing Intern
Are you passionate about social media and content creation?
Our marketing team is expanding and looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern to assist in the day-to-day management and coordination of the colleges’ social media accounts. They will help create and distribute content optimized for our social media platforms – with a focus on audience growth and post engagement.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to hear from you! Apply with your resume and cover letter today. Don’t forget to include samples of your social media work such as a Reels/Tik Tok video, social media campaigns, design, and/or blogs that you have created about your student/Toronto life.
The role will report to the Associate Director of Marketing. Please note that this position may extend to after school hours or on either weekend (ie. Saturday or Sunday).
Major Responsibilities:
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Good grade standing on modules already completed
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Create and implement social media campaigns that are in line with the colleges’ brand standards and business goals including destination videos, Reels, IG Live, Facebook Live, TikTok, and others as relevant
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Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and others as required) including community management for the purpose of increasing post engagement and follower growth
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Write, edit, manage, and schedule social media related content
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Create visual assets (e.g. photography, video) for social media using Canva and other tools
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Attend key events/webinars (some events might happen on evenings or weekends as necessary) to generate social media content
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Conduct campus tours
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Demonstrated experience in high-quality photography.
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Knows video editing using CapCut or any mobile editing platform.
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Assists in pre- and post-production activities, including lighting setup, photography using a professional camera, and photo editing.
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Knows how to edit photos using Adobe Photoshop or Canva.
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Keep current on issues, trends, technologies to implement new initiatives as appropriate
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Maintain and distribute the university’s SWAG and marketing materials
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Other projects/tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in the position, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:
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Must be enrolled as a student withing the University of Niagara Falls Canada during the entire duration of the contract.
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Preferred that at start date, student has completed one term.
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Preference for cumulative average of 70%.
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Must be available for a minimum of 1 shift per week. Must be available for evening and weekend work, as scheduled.
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Student has not exceeded the maximum of a six (6)-month term in any one department, coupled with a minimum of a three (3) month break in employment from UNF
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Student is not currently in or close to a capstone project or an internship within their program of study.
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Strong interest in Marketing and Communications, Student Support services, Student Career services, Office of the Registrar support, Library Services or related fields.
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Eligible to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or valid work permit).
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Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Competencies
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Niagara Falls Canada.
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Completion of at least one full-time term (April or July term starts are considered valid).
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Academic standing must be in good standing with no active academic probation or disciplinary actions
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Strong communication to convey information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
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Capable of balancing academic responsibilities with part-time work commitments.
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different departments.
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Flexibility in handling a variety of tasks and willingness to learn new skills.
What We Offer:
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Be part of an awesome superstar marketing team
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Gain Canadian work experience
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Sharpen your social media marketing skills
Use of AI Disclosure
University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF), UNF is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. While AI tools assist us in identifying and communicating with candidates, applications are reviewed by our dedicated Talent Acquisition team to ensure a thorough evaluation of all candidates.
We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all individuals have an equal opportunity to succeed. We comply with all relevant laws and regulations in Ontario and adhere to the highest standards of ethical hiring. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring that all data collected during the recruitment process is handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
Diversity, inclusion and equity
The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially invites applications from all qualified candidates. Racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas are encouraged to apply.
We recognize that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, UNF will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, please advise [email protected] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
