Email Marketing Assistant - August 2025 Start Date

Ignite Student Union; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in student services is seeking an Email Marketing Assistant to create engaging email campaigns that promote its services and events. The ideal candidate will work creatively in a fast-paced environment while learning valuable skills in email marketing, design, and communication. Current students from Humber College or the University of Guelph-Humber are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the Humber College or University of Guelph-Humber.
• Knowledge of email marketing tools and design software.
• Strong writing and editing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create engaging concepts for email campaigns.
• Write email copy following IGNITE’s guidelines.
• Source images and design visual content for emails.

Skills

Grammar

Writing

Editing

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Education

Current Humber College or University of Guelph-Humber student

Tools

Mailchimp

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

HTML

CSS

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Email Marketing Assistant is responsible for writing and designing email campaigns to meet IGNITE's marketing objectives. The Email Marketing Assistant will produce timely, relevant email content promoting IGNITE's services, events, clubs and other initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to

• Plan creative, engaging concepts for weekly IGNITE email campaigns
• Write all email copy in keeping with IGNITE’s guidelines
• Sourcing images and designing custom visual content
• Management and maintenance of all email lists
• Adhering to IGNITE’s branding standards and guidelines
• Maintenance and management of audience list

COMPETENCIES

• Superior grammar, writing, editing, and fact-checking skills
• Ability to think strategically, formulate and execute plans to meet organizational goals
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think analytically
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills; conflict management
• Superb ability to manage time and stay organized
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• A successful track record working in a high-volume environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must either be a current Humber College or the University of Guelph-Humber fee paying student at the time of application
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms (Mailchimp)
• Coding skills, specifically HTML and CSS, considered an asset
• Design skills and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator considered an asset

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

IGNITEis committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a post-secondary environment.

IGNITE is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).Our Human Resources Director will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.