Internship, Social Media

• Internship Term:
• Part-time training for two weeks in January 2025.
• Part-time hours (5- 10 hours/week) based on capacity from January to April
• Hours of Work/Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week Monday-Friday.
• Available Positions: 1
• Job Location: Fully remote (ideally within the GTA but open to other regions in Ontario)
• Reports To: Manager Communications & Digital Engagement
• Honorarium Range: $250 dependent on hours worked / week.

• Support the communications team with day-to-day management of Visions of Sciences social platforms (e.g. Instagram LinkedIn TikTok) ensuring timely engaging and aligned content across channels.
• Assist in the curation of images for posts and video cover photos.
• Assist in content calendar management tracking upcoming and completed tasks.
• Schedule platform-specific content based on preexisting content calendars working closely with the communications team to ensure alignment of voice and branding.
• Respond to comments with preapproved responses in a timely manner to foster engagement.
• Other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Visions of Sciences social media goals and engagement.

• Strong interest in STEM and community engagement.
• Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to Communications or Marketing.
• Completion of an intro to communications or digital marketing course.
• Experience posting on and navigating a variety of social media platforms.
• Basic knowledge of social media best practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Passion for supporting underrepresented communities and advancing STEM equity.
• Ability to take initiative problem-solve and be adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Personal access to a smartphone for posting directly to certain platforms.

Application Process

• Resume
• Statement of Interest (max. 1 page)
• 2-3 Professional References (references will only be contacted at a later stage in the hiring process and only after informing candidates in advance)

Required Experience:

Intern