Marketing Intern (Summer Intership)

Work at the Most Beautiful Garden in Toronto! The Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) is a mission-driven botanical garden dedicated to fostering a connection between community and nature while making a meaningful impact on Torontos ecosystem.

TBG is a vibrant destination that inspires a love for plants and sustainable living.

As Torontos premier location for experiencing sustainable horticulture TBG offers visitors the opportunity to explore their role as stewards of the environment. With free admission and an annual attendance of 300000 visitors per year TBG invites everyone to engage with nature offering a dynamic year-round calendar of events community tours eco markets and more.

TBGs educational programs cater to children families and adults of all experience levels drawing more than 17000 participants each year. From gardening and conservation to sustainability wellness and creativity TBG provides a diverse range of learning opportunities.

TBG is a hub for nature enthusiasts with 2900 members 130 dedicated volunteers and 30 member organizations all contributing to a growing and passionate network of nature lovers.

Join Our Team and Help Inspire Torontos Connection with Nature!

The TBG is on an exciting growth trajectory aiming to become an iconic cultural landmark. Its vision is to excel in plant-focused education captivating displays natural area restoration plant conservation and research. When fully developed its 35-acre site will welcome over 1 million visitors annually.

Position Overview

TheMarketing Internwill support the Marketing Department in enhancing TBGs digital presence and community engagement across multiple platformsandin person. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or early-career professional passionate about plants sustainability and storytelling through digital media.

Youllgain hands-on experience indigital content creation social media marketing e-commerceanalytics andevent promotionand management contributing to initiatives that help grow awareness visitation and support for the Garden.

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Social Media Marketing

• Assistin creating engaging content across social media channels (Instagram Facebook LinkedIn).
• Capture and edit photos and short videos of gardens programs andspecial events.
• Support social media campaigns promoting retail membership and programming.
• Monitor community engagement and respond to comments and messages.

Content Creation

• Contribute ideas and content as needed for TBGs website blog and weekly e-newsletters.
• Assistwith photography and videography toshowcaseseasonal beauty volunteers and behind-the-scenes stories.
• Write short engaging copy that aligns with TBGs voice and mission.

E-Commerce & Retail Support

• Assistwith managing online marketing for the Garden Shop including tracking online sales and weekly data analytics
• Support seasonal marketing forpop-up retail initiatives.

Data & Analytics

• Track and report on social media website and email marketing performance using analytics tools.
• Help interpret data toidentifytrends and opportunities for growth and engagement.

EventManagement andMarketing

• Support digital and on-site promotion forspecial events concerts and educational programs.
• Assistwith event-day photography live social coverage and post-event content.
• Support the planning and execution of seasonal events including outdoor concerts and Torontos largest tour of private gardens.

General Administrative Support

• Helpmaintainthe digital content archive (photos videos campaign assets).
• Support marketing project coordination and communications with internal teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program inMarketing Communications Digital Media or a related field.
• Strong interest inplants gardening naturewellnessand sustainability.
• Experience withsocial media platformsand digital tools (e.g. Canva Meta Business Suite Google Analytics Constant Contact).
• Photography and/or video editing skills (considered an asset)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Organized collaborative enthusiastic and eager to learn in a small creative environment.

Benefits & Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on experience in digital marketing for a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Mentorship from experienced marketingeventretailand horticulture professionals.
• Opportunities to attend TBG events and connect with the wider community.
• Access to TBGs gardens events and educational programs during the internship.

How to Apply

Pleasesubmityourresume short cover letter andsamples of creative work / portfolio( media posts writing photography or design) via Indeed

Eligibility

This position is funded through Young Canada Works. Please review eligibility requirements. Opportunity Employer

Toronto Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a welcoming safe diverse and inclusive environment. TBGs workplace has a long-standing policy of providing fair equitable and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. TBG encourages all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age race ethnicity nationality sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion or disability status.

Toronto Botanical Garden is committed to an inclusive accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise should you require any accommodation to participate in this posting recruitment selection and/or assessment processes.

Location:Toronto Botanical Garden 777 Lawrence Ave E Toronto ONTerm:May through August 16 weeks full-timeReports to:Director of Marketing and Audience EngagementCompensation: $19/hour

Work Environment: This is an onsite in-person role with the potential to work remotely one day per week.

Job Types: Full-time Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 16 weeks

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work in Canada
• Are you eligible for Young Canada Works
• Why are you interested in this marketing internship and what do you hope to learn

Work Location: In person