The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre is currently looking for a Marketing Research Specialist Intern to join our Marketing Team. Under the direction of the Sales Support & Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will assist in conducting market research, identifying trends, optimizing marketing assets, and creating organizational/divisional social media content. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience by contributing to SSMIC’s marketing strategy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Create inventory of digital marketing materials to develop and market the SSMIC brand by:
- Using multiple digital and social platforms to share organizational/divisional messaging
- Creating and developing original social media content
- Researching and identifying new opportunities for marketing
- Creating an inventory of images, graphics, infographics, and presentations that can be used to promote SSMIC and its divisions
- Managing social media content calendars
- Following appropriate approval processes for public facing documents
Support the marketing strategy and assist divisions by:
- Participating in multidivisional meetings to discuss ongoing projects and determine marketable activities
- Assisting with planning events and raising our profile within in the community
- Editing and review public facing documents
- Seeking out areas for improvement in marketing across all divisions
- Offering marketing services to divisions
Qualifications:
- College diploma or University degree, preferably in a Business, Marketing or related field
- Strong research skills and experience conducting research
- An aptitude for accurate, highly detailed analytical skills
- Ability to create and give presentations showcasing research findings to large audiences
- Ability to design social media graphics and/or other related marketing assets
- Ability to work both independently and on a team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to use Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
- Passion for marketing, design, and research
- Good to excellent understanding of several areas of IT would be considered an asset.
- Ability to speak French is considered an asset.
This is a 12-month position with a flexible start date.
Candidate Criteria
- The candidate must be a new entrant into the workforce, transitioning to a new career, or the unemployed or underemployed who is entering a new field.
- Candidate must have not previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate.
- 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.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday, June 12, 2024.
Why choose employment in Sault Ste. Marie?
Located at the heart of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste, Marie, Ontario is a beautiful waterfront city with a population of approximately 75,000. “The Sault” is rich in history, culture and adventure, boasting unmatched world class outdoor experiences throughout all four seasons. The bustling art sectors, museums, natural environment and numerous local eateries set our city apart from others. Summer and winter festivals are celebrated in a safe and affordable place to live. With easy commute times from home to work, and a high quality and vibrant lifestyle, Sault Ste. Marie provides a “home” experience with endless opportunities to discover.
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Confidentiality of all applicants assured. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted and we thank all other applicants for their interest.
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre welcomes a diverse workforce. As a non-for-profit organization, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace. If you require any accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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
