Content Development Summer Student

Community Futures; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic individual for a summer position to develop communication assets in Drumheller. This exciting role involves researching and creating a thematic social media calendar, writing blog posts, and profiling local businesses. You will also learn to use graphic design tools and animation software to create engaging content. This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in small business and entrepreneurship, offering a chance to develop new skills while making a positive impact in the community. Join a dynamic team for a rewarding summer experience!

Qualifications

• Experience or education in communications preferred.
• Self-motivated individuals interested in small business are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Research and create a thematic calendar for social media.
• Develop content for website and social media platforms.

Skills

Creative Skills

Content Creation

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in communications

Tools

Template-based graphic design tools

Whiteboard animation software

Job description

Community Futures Big Country is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic individual for a summer position in our Drumheller office to develop an inventory of communication assets to help market and build awareness of our services and programs. Working with the Executive Director and Business Development Coordinator, you will:

1. Research and create a thematic calendar for social media for the next year
2. Identify local organizations that could provide content and services
3. Write and compile a series of blog posts on various small business topics
4. Profile local businesses and non-profit organizations

You will use your creative skills to create content for our website and social media:

1. Learn to use template-based graphic design tools to create an inventory of social media posts
2. Learn to employ whiteboard animation software to create fun and engaging explainer videos
3. Create and compile audience-focused information packages for workshops, financial institutions, legal and accounting professionals, and small business clients

Finally, you will develop a system for organizing and storing these communication assets for efficient retrieval.

Pay: $22.50/hour. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The post term is 12 weeks, between May 5 and August 1.

Deadline: April 28, 2025

We would prefer some experience/post-secondary education in communications, but will accept self-motivated individuals interested in small business, entrepreneurship, or simply interested in developing new skills.

To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good candidate for this position to Michael Love, Executive Director, at [e-mail].

This is a 12-week position, partly funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program, and the successful applicant must meet the eligibility requirements:

1. Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
2. 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
3. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations