Jul 8, 2025
Title: Marketing Assistant (Summer Internship)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Marketing and Brand
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and collaborative Marketing Assistant to join our Strategy, Marketing & Communications team on a contract basis. This role will play a key part in supporting a review and enhancement of the Gutsy Walk website, as well as helping to deliver compelling digital content across our channels. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while building your experience in digital marketing and nonprofit communications.
This is a part-time 28 hours/week contract for 6 weeks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some education/experience in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong interest in digital marketing, graphic design, and content development.
• Basic design and editing skills; familiarity with tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro or Rush), or CapCut is an asset.
• Comfortable reviewing websites for content clarity, user experience, and visual presentation.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for health causes or lived experience with Crohn’s or colitis is a plus.
• French language proficiency a strong asset.
• Successful completion of a criminal and credit background check.

ABOUT US

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is on a relentless journey to find the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the lives of everyone affected by these chronic diseases. Collectively with the support of volunteers, researchers, donors and the community, we are transforming the lives of people affected by Crohn’s and colitis through research, support programs, advocacy, and awareness.
To learn more, visit crohnsandcolitis.ca and follow us @getgutsycanada Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
To protect the health and safety of our employees and community, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is requiring that employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada will provide accommodation on a case by case basis, in accordance with its obligations for anyone who is unable to be vaccinated for a reason protected under applicable human rights legislation.

Website Audit & Feedback Collection

• Assist with the audit of gutsywalk.ca, identifying content, usability, and design improvement opportunities.
• Help collect, organize, and analyze internal and external feedback related to the Gutsy Walk website.
• Support the creation of a recommendations summary to inform future web updates and enhancements.

Content Creation & Digital Support

• Assist in the creation of engaging social media graphics, infographics, and short-form video clips for various digital platforms (social and web-based).
• Support the editing and repurposing of video content for digital and social platforms.
• Contribute to drafting copy elements for design aligned with the brand voice.
• Help maintain an organized asset library of creative content.

Team Collaboration & Admin Support

• Work closely with the Strategy, Marketing & Communications team to coordinate timelines and deliverables.
• Assist with administrative and coordination tasks as needed for campaigns and digital projects.
• Participate in team meetings, offering creative input and feedback and capturing meeting notes.