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Marketing Assistant – Intern
Association Services Office, YMCA-YWCA, Langford, BC
Vacancies: 1
Position Type: Casual, Term
Placement: September 2025 (12 weeks, with possibility of extension)
Wage Range: $21.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Nature and Scope:
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant – Intern to join our team. Reporting directly to the Director of Operation – Fund Development, you will play a vital role supporting social media and marketing and related administrative functions. We are looking for a dynamic individual to help drive engagement through strategic content and data-driven insights. This casual/term position is entitled to an individual YMCA-YWCA facility pass.

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Develop and execute efficient content strategies across various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Assist in the management of the social media content calendar, including drafting and recommending effective content / marketing strategies to reach and engage external and internal audiences.
• Gather and present data on fund development campaign success, by collecting audience feedback.
• Execute marketing tactics for programs and membership across social, news, and print media.
• Collaborate with leadership staff to align department marketing campaigns through a unified voice on our digital and print material by using consistent branding and scheduling.
• Develop tools and methods for collecting data such as surveys, opinion polls and questionnaires.
• Conduct social listening to monitor brand mentions and industry trends, providing insights for strategy adjustments.

What You’ll Need:
• Post-secondary education in progress or completed preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Proficient in Canva, Microsoft Office, and Constant Contact
• Familiarity with basic social media analytics.
• Proven experience in social media management.
• Familiarity with social listening tools and techniques for effective audience engagement.
• Exceptional proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box while adhering to brand standards.
• Comfort with working independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
• A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required (prior to start date – not required at the application stage)

Competencies:
• Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Self-Management
• Problem-Solving
• Planning and Organization
• Commitment to Health and Safety

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume, indicating the position that you are applying for in the subject line of your email, to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email:

Please Note:

Application Deadline: This posting will close when a suitable candidate has been found.

Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.

We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer.