Marketing Intern (Inspire) Summer Internship

Employee Type:

Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.

About the Department:

The Special Programs Department at Islamic Relief Canada (IRC) drives impactful and innovative initiatives to address diverse global needs through strategic project management and international collaboration. Our team oversees the Inspire Volunteer Abroad Program offering unique opportunities for Canadian volunteers to gain hands-on experience in humanitarian development and the Gifts in Kind Program which is dedicated to sending in-kind donations primarily medical equipment supplies and pharmaceuticals to developing countries to build health infrastructures capacities and address emergency needs. By joining our departmentyoullcontribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference in communities around the world while supporting volunteers in their journey to create lasting change.

Job Purpose:

The Marketing Intern (Inspire) supports the development and execution of marketing materials social content and storytelling assets that highlight the Inspire Volunteer Abroad Program. This roleassistsin creating engaging content capturing volunteer experiences preparing presentations and supportinglogisticsand administrative tasks related to Inspire trips and events. The intern will work closely with both the Inspire and Marketing teams to strengthen outreach engagement and program visibility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design social media posts and visual content for Inspire platforms.

• Assistwith content planning drafting captions and scheduling posts.

• Review and refine video scripts; support basic storyboarding.

• Collect and write Inspire volunteer and alumni stories for marketing use.

• Help prepare presentations reports and marketing decks.

• Support admin andlogisticstasks for Inspire trips (pre- and post-trip).

• Manage swag inventory andassistwith packing/organizing materials.

• Assistwith event preparation and marketing materials for Inspire activities.

• Conduct light research on trends storytelling ideas and youth engagement.

• Collaborate with Inspire and Marketing teams for ongoing projects.

Qualifications & Competencies

Experience:

• Experience in content creation social media support marketing communications or related areas.

• Experience using design tools such as CanvaCapCut or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset.

• Experience supporting eventslogistics or program coordination is beneficial but notrequired.

KnowledgeSkillsand Attributes:

• Basic understanding of social media platforms (Instagram TikTok Facebook) and digital trends.

• Ability to design simple visual assets andassistin content scheduling.

• Interestin international development youth engagement or volunteer programs.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally.

Other:

As this is a Canada Summer Jobs position all applicants must meet eligibility guidelines as specified by Service Canadain order tobe considered for the above position:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

• Be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canadain accordance withrelevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Hybrid Work Policy:

IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey EdmontonCalgaryand Ottawa). Depending on where you live this can range fromtwo days a week to one day a month.

Commitment to Accessibility

Islamic Relief Canada is committed toprovidinginclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment hiring and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonableaccommodationsin a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questionsregardingthe hiring process contact us ator 1-.

Starting Salary:

Please note: The posted starting salary is intended to provide potential candidates with a general understanding of the compensation associated with the position. The actual salary offered will start at this figure with adjustments possible based on individual qualifications and other relevant factors.