Communications Assistant Internship- job post Elizabeth Fry Society, Sudbury Branch
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Communications Assistant Internship
Full Time 70 hours bi-weekly $18.80 per hour
PROGRAM: Administration
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To play a key role in enhancing internal and external communications, increasing community awareness, and supporting outreach efforts across the organization’s programs. Under the supervision of the leadership team, the intern will gain practical experience in content creation, social media management, digital storytelling, community engagement, and brand development.
Qualifications and Skills Required
Education and Knowledge:
· Diploma in Media Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, Communications, or a related field (recent graduate preferred).
· Eligibility to participate in the internship program.
· Knowledge of communication principles, branding, and public relations.
· Understanding of social media platforms, digital marketing, and content management.
· Knowledge of content creation, including photography, videography, graphic design, and copywriting.
· Familiarity with website content management systems (e.g., WordPress or similar).
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and cloud-based collaboration tools.
· Experience with graphic design and content creation software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and/or Canva.
· Understanding of social media analytics and basic marketing metrics.
· Knowledge of accessibility standards, inclusive communication practices, and plain language principles.
· Understanding of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical communications.
· Knowledge of the non-profit sector and an interest in social justice, equity, and community engagement is considered an asset.
