Job Opportunities

Digital Engagement Intern

1-Year NOHFC Internship

(please note NOHFC requirements below)

Purpose of Position

As a Digital Engagement Intern with the Health Sciences Foundation, you will actively participate in advancing digital engagement strategies and supporting marketing and fundraising initiatives for the Foundation. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives, including our esteemed Thunder Bay 50/50 program and signature events. By joining our dynamic team, you will gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and social media management in the field of healthcare philanthropy.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand the Health Sciences Foundation brand, strategic direction, mission, vision and values.

  • Assist in developing and implementing innovative digital engagement strategies to enhance outreach and deepen connections with donors and our community of Thunder Bay 50/50 supporters.

  • Create impactful content for the hospital's esteemed 50/50 program and signature events, showcasing their significance and engaging donors effectively.

  • Capture and edit photography and videography for promotional use across social media, digital signage, and marketing materials.

  • Update website content to optimize engagement and reflect current campaigns and initiatives.

  • Support the Thunder Bay 50/50 in-person store operations, including customer service and sales assistance.

  • Manage and grow social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) to increase audience engagement.

  • Collaborate with the engagement team to execute integrated marketing campaigns.

  • Provide ongoing graphic design support for various marketing initiatives.

  • Stay informed about best practices in digital engagement and donor communication.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned or needed.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

  • Understanding of fundraising principles and donor stewardship.

  • Have experience with or a desire to learn workflows within the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Experience in visual storytelling and media production, including planning and direction of photo/video shoots.

  • Basic HTML coding skills and experience with content management systems.

  • Familiarity with CRM database software, such as Raiser's Edge, for performing queries and supporting mass email capabilities.

  • Knowledge and experience using social media as an advertising and engagement tool.

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written and communication skills.

  • Creative and persuasive, with the ability to combine images, graphics, and copy to craft compelling stories.

  • Proactive with excellent project management skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and work effectively on cross-functional teams.

  • Willingness to be on camera for various promotional activities.

  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to patients and their families, donors, and recognition programs.

  • Flexibility with work hours and location.

  • A G-class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education or work experience in Marketing, Communications, Video Production, Graphic Design, Filmmaking, or related fields.

  • Experience in digital media promotion, development, and production for fundraising purposes is an asset.

  • Successful candidates must provide a Police Criminal Record Check upon hire and show proof of double COVID-19 vaccination and up-to-date immunizations.

Other Information:

  • Salary: $20.00 / hour

  • Work hours: 9AM – 5PM, Monday through Friday. Some after-hours required.

  • This position will have a 6 month probationary period

  • Workplace is a physical location inside the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

  • Police Criminal Record Check upon hire is required

  • Successful candidate must show proof of double COVID-19 vaccination. Must also provide up to date immunizations

NOHFC Requirements:

  • The Digital Engagement Intern position is a 1 year NOFHC Internship.

  • Candidatesmust be university or college graduates who have graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university.

  • Candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, are transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who are entering a new field.

  • Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship.

  • Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

  • Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.

For the Workforce Development Stream

This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream

Apply by April 25th, 2025 via email at info@healthsciencesfoundation.ca and include the Position in the subject line.

Apply Now