Marketing & Communications Intern

The StudyForge team is the curriculum development department of HCOS. StudyForge creates curriculum which is licensed to other schools across Canada and the United States, serving tens of thousands of students every year. StudyForge is a non-profit digital curriculum company dedicated to creating innovative, engaging, and effective online courses throughout North America. 

StudyForge, a division of HCOS, is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing and Communications Intern to join our team for an 8-week summer position, working remotely (Pacific Time). This role is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, aimed at helping youth gain valuable work experience. The intern will assist in creating, implementing, and evaluating marketing and communication initiatives to enhance our brand presence, engage our audience, and promote our programs and services. The ideal candidate will be passionate about marketing, skilled in digital communication, and eager to learn and contribute to meaningful projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute social media campaigns across platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) to increase engagement and reach.
• Update and maintain the organization’s website and blog with fresh, engaging content.
• Monitor and report on the performance of marketing initiatives using tools like Google Analytics or social media insights.
• Draft email campaigns
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Assist with other communications and marketing-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs program
  • Be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of the employment period
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on refugee protection with a valid work permit
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• A creative mindset and attention to detail
• Experience with social media platforms preferred
• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) are an asset
• Knowledge of website management systems (e.g., WordPress) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Hubspot) is a plus.
• Experience with Google Workspace (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive) is preferred

What we Offer

• $17.85/hour, 35 hours per week
• 8 week position (June 2-July 25, some flexibility on start/end date)
• Remote position, working 8:30am-4:30PM Pacific Time
• Gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications.
• Build a professional portfolio of work.
• Develop transferable skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.