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Part-time Communications, Outreach and Engagement (Social Media) Internship – Commission for Environmental Cooperation

The Secretariat of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is offering a paid internship to recent graduates or current students enrolled in communications, international relations, digital marketing, journalism, graphic design, public relations and environmental science, or a related post-secondary program.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in drafting, editing and scheduling social media content across platforms for social media campaigns to all CEC Units.
• Researching and developing strategies to assist in growing CEC’s social media network.
• Supporting the design of simple graphics for social media.
• Writing engaging and on-brand social media posts that include relevant hashtags.
• Ensuring that content follows brand guidelines and aligns with the organization’s voice and goals.
• Monitoring current social media trends and provide recommendations related to North American and international environmental organizations.
• Supporting the Coordinator and monitoring comments, messages and mentions, when needed.
• Assisting in tracking social media performance reports, using analytics tools, e.g., Meltwater.
• Assisting with live coverage of events through social media updates and live tweeting.
• Organizing digital assets (photos, videos, templates) for easy access.

Qualifications include:

• A recent graduate, or current enrollment in a post-secondary level communications, international relations, digital marketing, journalism, graphic design, public relations and environmental science or related field.
• Knowledge of online tools, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Ability to summarize extensive texts for a general audience. Experience working on social media platforms: Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Trello and YouTube. All CEC social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/CEC_social
• The candidate must have English as their main language and be proficient in any of the other official CEC languages (Spanish and/or French).
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multi-tasking.
• Graphic design experience, including knowledge of Canva, is an asset.
• Understanding analytics and social media metrics.
• Updated on social media platform changes, trends, and best practices to optimize social media engagements.

Other requirements:

This is an in-person, online or hybrid internship open to residents of Canada, Mexico or the United States. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada, as a Canadian citizen, a student with valid status, or a work permit holder.

The position will begin on 15 April and continue until 15 August. The position will be 20 hours a week with a compensation of $25/hour based on experience.

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation promotes employment equity and encourages diversity. Please submit your résumé by 4 April to <internships@cec.org>. No phone calls or email message inquiries. Please follow the instructions and apply online.