Communications Assistant C - Digital Communication Intern
Communications Assistant C - Digital Communication Intern
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Hiring Unit:
McGill Office of Sustainability
Applicants must be a current McGill student and based in Montreal year-round (apart from vacations). Students from all faculties are welcome to apply.
POSITION
Digital Communication Intern (Communications Assistant C)
CONTEXT
The mission of the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is to create a culture of sustainability at McGill. We aim to identify connect and enhance efforts to incorporate principles of sustainability (environmental social and economic) into all areas of the University. MOOS provides the institutional memory and knowledge the network of partnerships the framework for sustainability at McGill (Climate & Sustainability Strategy) and the seed funding (Sustainability Projects Fund) to facilitate the sustainability efforts of students faculty and staff.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- A passionate work environment with a dynamic supportive and caring team
- Personal and professional growth through the careful setting of your own goals
- To build a portfolio of professional-quality social media marketing materials
- Meaningful work that will contribute to the growth of McGills sustainability movement
- Being able to be first and foremost a student
DUTIES
- Under the supervision of the Communications Officer the Digital Communication Intern will help manage the MOOS digital channels (social media website newsletter). This includes:
- Creating scheduling and managing content across MOOS social media platforms including LinkedIn Instagram Facebook and X
- Updating and maintaining website and newsletter content to ensure accuracy and engagement
- Creating content to promote sustainability programs/projects at McGill and educate our audiences about sustainability topics
- Producing short videos and reels about sustainability initiatives on campus and how to get involved
- Photographing sustainability initiatives and events to use in communications materials
- Attending and covering sustainability related events sharing content live on social media where appropriate
- Ensuring content is published on time according to the monthly content calendar
- Building and engaging with MOOS online communities through interactive content and audience interaction
- Building relationships with other McGill social media account managers to cross-share content and expand our reach
- Track key performance metrics (reach engagement growth) and adjust content strategies accordingly
- Collaborating with the Graphic Design Intern to create illustrated text-based posts
- Pitching content ideas and assisting in the development of monthly content calendars
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience creating and managing content for social media channels (e.g. Instagram LinkedIn Facebook X).
- Demonstrated photography experience in varied lighting conditions
- Strong written communication skills with experience writing for social media
- Working knowledge of social media platforms (e.g. Instagram LinkedIn) features and familiarity with social media trends
- Working knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g. Hootsuite Loomly)
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility best-practices
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Reliable with strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest in social media marketing and environmental and social sustainability
- Experience managing and updating website and newsletter content in a Content Management System is an asset (e.g. McGills Website Management System).
- Experience producing and editing videos (e.g. social media reels) is an asset.
- Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and groups at McGill is an asset
- Knowledge of French is an asset
HOURS: 6 to 10 hours a week from October 2025 through October 2026 (with possibility to extend).
REMUNERATION: $16.66 per hour 4% vacation pay and compensation for legal holidays.
SUPERVISOR: Chloe Hedley Communications Officer
PLANNED STARTING DATE (flexible): October 1 2025
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a PDF of your C.V. a cover letter and links to three examples of social media content you have created (including at least one video as well as photos you have taken and captions you have written).
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chloe Hedley Communications Officer . See also: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter and YouTube
The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization and encourages women Indigenous people people of colour people identifying as LGBTTQI (lesbian gay bisexual transgender two-spirited queer intersex) members of ethnic minorities immigrants and people with disabilities to apply. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of one of these groups and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process.
Before applying please note that to work at McGill University you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels please click here.
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This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact in confidence .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
