Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Intern)

Company Description

CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that when people have their basic water and sanitation needs met, they have the opportunity to succeed. This is what drives our dedicated team to work with a global network of more than 1,500 clients and partners. Together, we have reached more than 16 million people since our inception in 2001.

Collectively, we are making a difference at a scale beyond what any of us could do individually. But our job isn’t done yet and we need you to help us expand our reach.

**Job Description**:
**The Position**:Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Intern)

**Type**:Full-time, Fixed-term Contract (6 months)

**Location**: This position will be based in Calgary, Alberta

**Compensation**: Hourly, $20.00 CAD per hour

**Position Summary**

Do you dream of your work making a difference in the world? CAWST is an international development organization with a focus on Sustainable Development Goal 6 - water and sanitation for all - and we’re looking for an organized, reliable, and passionate self-starter to support our Marketing & Communications team.

You will play a key role in reaching our global audience, sharing information about CAWST services and encouraging engagement with our Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) Network. You will also support the team to increase awareness about CAWST and our cause.

In this role you will:

- Execute, measure, and report on strategic marketing plans
- Support the marketing team with research to identify opportunities and support team decisions about how to reach our targets
- Contribute to content creation for various channels, including all our social media platforms
- Support marketing processes and project coordination
- Be part of a supportive team full of kind and highly driven people

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position (6 months).

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Creating and publishing multi-channel content for the HWTS Network
- Monitoring and responding to incoming HWTS activity
- Creating visual, written and video content for CAWST’s social channels
- Collecting and sharing insights around successful social content, and providing recommendations to improve our channels
- Supporting on posting and community management on CAWST’s social channels
- Reviewing and cleaning data
- Gathering performance metrics and updating Marketing dashboards
- Delivering on tactics relating to our strategic Marketing plans
- Assisting with coordination and execution of events when necessary
- Attending regular team meetings and one-on-one meetings with your supervisor
- Supporting the wider Marketing & Communications team as required
- Any and all other duties as assigned by your supervisor

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- This position is open to all education levels and areas of study. However, preference may be given to those with an educational and/or professional background in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

**Desired Skills and Abilities**
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
- Experience with social media content creation, campaigns, and management
- Experience with Office 365 and Microsoft D365 is an asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence and creativity in problem solving
- Consistent attention to detail and pride in ensuring nothing gets missed
- Proven ability to be an engaged, effective team player
- Resourcefulness and the ability to take initiative
- Passion for CAWST and our cause; what we do, and how we do it
- Drive to constantly learn new information, find answers, and share solutions
- Flexibility to pivot and adapt to dynamic modalities and targets
- Fluency in French or Spanish is an asset, but not required

Additional Information
**Benefits of working at CAWST**:

- A meaningful role, making a difference every day for people living without basic water and sanitation
- A workplace culture where collaboration and innovation are fostered
- Rich on-the-job experiences and professional development opportunities
- Strong promotion of work-life balance and flexible work environment

**When applying, please include**:

- A cover letter that gives an overview of your experience as it applies to this role, and explains why you are excited about joining our team
- Your resume