Marketing Assistant

Kingston Destination Group; Kingston; Presencial; CAD 27.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Kingston Destination Group (KDG) is seeking a Marketing Assistant for a part-time contract role based in Kingston, Ontario. The position runs February–October 2027 with up to 25 hours/week and some weekend shifts.

Training shifts begin January with increased responsibilities toward the main Spring/Summer season. You will support the Marketing team by creating engaging content, executing campaigns, and promoting Kingston 1000 Islands experiences across platforms.

Formación

• Positive attitude and creative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working in person shifts in an open-office setting.
• Organized with ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Experience shooting, exporting, uploading and editing digital photo and video content.
• Confident utilizing and optimizing scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite).
• Knowledge of WordPress or other website content management systems. (Basic understanding of HTML is an asset)
• Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of emerging marketing tools, trends and technologies.
• Passion for guest/experience-driven storytelling.
• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field with good availability during our main operating season.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Marketing Communications team with execution of marketing activities (digital, print, social media, paid ads, activations).
• Support KDG departments with collateral and communications, ensuring content aligns with brand, core values and voice.
• Develop and schedule creative content for use across social media platforms and email campaigns. Use UGC and social listening tools.
• Capture and curate visual assets. Shoot, export, upload and edit photo and video content, maintaining an organized media library.
• Assist with graphic design tasks and needs including the development of brochures, posters, and other pieces using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist with developing content for digital advertising (e.g. Google, Facebook, YouTube) and traditional advertising (e.g. TV Billboards) channels.
• Monitor and maintain brand digital presence using internal and external CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress). Routinely update company-owned websites, external event listings and tourism partner pages.
• Participate in tourism events and activations, assisting with setup and teardown, managing the booth and coordinating promotional materials throughout the event.
• When necessary, assist with office operations.

Conocimientos

Creative mindset

Communication skills

Organization

Photography/Videography

Storytelling

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Public content editing

Educación

Marketing/Communications/Media (degree or in progress)

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Hootsuite

WordPress

Google Ads

Google Analytics

Facebook Ads Manager

Descripción del empleo

Job Board / Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

248 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 5P7

contract . October 29, 2026

Description

This is a part‑time, contract position (up to 25 hrs/week max, some weekends required) from February to October, 2027. This is an in person role; candidates must be based in Kingston, Ontario during the employment period.

Interviews will begin in mid-November, for role to begin in early December so the successful candidate can experience our operations first hand through a handful of shifts during the Christmas Trolley season.

Additional training shifts will take place in January, with hours and responsibilities increasing from February onward as we approach our main Spring/Summer operating season.

About Kingston Destination Group

Kingston Destination Group (KDG) is committed to hospitality excellence as the portal to inspired visitor experiences in the Kingston 1000 Islands destination. We operate six tourism brands in downtown Kingston, Ontario: Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises / Kingston Trolley Tours / K-Pass / The Helm / Kingston Walks / Waterfront Gifts & Apparel.

As the Marketing Assistant you will support the Marketing team in promoting these visitor experiences by creating engaging content, executing marketing campaigns, and bringing our story to life across platforms. This role requires a mix of creative and technical marketing skills and is suited for someone who enjoys a balance of desk-based (writing, editing, graphic design) and hands‑on (capturing content, engaging with partners, participating in events) work. Experience and/or demonstrated ability in photography, videography, graphic design and editing will be prioritized. You may also be required to participate in other office tasks as needed.

Sound interesting? Join our team and discover why Kingston and the 1000 Islands attract visitors from around the world!

Season

The Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises & Trolley Tours main operating season begins in April and ends in October.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and creative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Comfortable working in person shifts in an open‑office setting.
• Organized with ability to balance priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Experience shooting, exporting, uploading and editing digital photo and video content.
• Confident utilizing and optimizing scheduling tools (e.g. Hootsuite).
• Knowledge of WordPress or other website content management systems. (Basic understanding of HTML is an asset)
• Experience with Google Ads, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager.
• Knowledge of emerging marketing tools, trends and technologies.
• Passion for guest/experience-driven storytelling.
• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field with good availability during our main operating season.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marketing Communications team with execution of marketing activities (digital, print, social media, paid ads, activations).
• Support KDG departments with collateral and communications, ensuring content aligns with brand, core values and voice.
• Develop and schedule creative content for use across social media platforms and email campaigns. Use UGC and social listening tools.
• Capture and curate visual assets. Shoot, export, upload and edit photo and video content, maintaining an organized media library.
• Assist with graphic design tasks and needs including the development of brochures, posters, and other pieces using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist with developing content for digital advertising (e.g. Google, Facebook, YouTube) and traditional advertising (e.g. TV Billboards) channels.
• Monitor and maintain brand digital presence using internal and external CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress). Routinely update company-owned websites, external event listings and tourism partner pages.
• Participate in tourism events and activations, assisting with setup and teardown, managing the booth and coordinating promotional materials throughout the event.
• When necessary, assist with office operations.

Compensation

$24.00 per hour

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