Fall Marketing Co-op

FIRST Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization located in Toronto is seeking a marketing and communications intern. In this role, you will support the marketing team by managing event logistics, updating online content, and preparing marketing materials. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to tasks. Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude to work in dynamic environments.
• Strong writing and proofreading capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event logistics for internal and external events.
• Update the National website and social media channels.
• Prepare and update marketing material.

Skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Writing and proofreading

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in French/English

Education

Working towards a degree in communications, marketing, advertising, or related fields

Job description

At FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), we are proud to promote a workplace that fosters growth and innovation. We employ a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Our open concept and creative culture fosters teamwork and presents opportunities for growth within the organization. FIRST Canada is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Overview

Join the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) team. We are a multi-year Globe and Mail / Moneau Shepell Employee Recommended workplace with an award-winning culture. We support work / life balance and promote growth-from-within opportunities.

Why join this team?

• We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
• We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

What You’ll Do

Job Description Summary

As a marketing and communications intern, you will successfully apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to support FIRST Canada’s ongoing success. This role supports the marketing department in their accountabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Event Support – assist with event logistics for internal and external events, kickoffs offs, and similar events by co-creating presentation materials, slides, shipping and receiving, ordering food and beverage.
• Websites & Social Media - Update the National website. Populate the FIRST Canada Social media channels and report on analytics
• Preparing/updating sell sheets, collateral, and marketing material.
• Ensure the file drive and salesforce are updated with current versions of marketing material.
• Assist in creating go-to-market support for new product launches
• Uploading new and updated marketing assets to shared library and sales force
• Track invoices and budget expenditures
• Manage and maintain marketing Inbox – actioning emails within a 24hr period
• Coordinate packages and courier services (assemble gift bags, etc.)
• Coordinate, track, and organize promotional material and in-house inventory
• Compile and share monthly/quarterly marketing reporting
• Supports the Marketing Managers with the daily intake of new requests as well as overall maintenance and tracking of deliverables and archival when complete.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines when working on a variety of simultaneous projects
• Proactive and positive attitude, ability to work in dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to write, proof-read, and edit written material
• Innovative and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated
• Highly-organized
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking
• Enjoys learning about technology
• Bilingual (French/English) is a plus

Training / Education / Experience Qualifications

• Have or working toward a degree in a communications, marketing, advertising, or related fields
• Experience working in a fast-paced marketing, office administrative, or related