Marketing & Communications Intern at TOWN OF DEVON

Devon, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

22.54

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Social Media Planning, Graphic Design, Content Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Website Management, Creative Thinking, Proofreading, Team Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Economic Development, Photography, Adobe Suite

Industry

Government Administration

Description

A unique opportunity for a marketing student going into their 3rd or 4th year or looking to complete the MacEwan PR diploma program to gain experience in municipal marketing and communications Devon’s Legislative Services department includes both Economic Development & Tourism (Marketing) and Corporate Communications. Together, these departments manage activities and initiatives related to corporate marketing and communications, tourism, promotions, sponsorship, and public relations. Our summer intern will learn some of the behind the scenes work that goes into corporate communications including producing Devon’s newsletter, media relations work, managing the Town of Devon website and some basic graphic design through Canva and the Adobe Suite of programs. If that isn’t enough, there are always new projects that pop up that we will happily throw at you to see what kind of cool ideas you can come up with! DAILY TASKS INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: * Support/assist in development of marketing/communications campaigns * Support various events throughout summer (Downtown Market, Industrial Park BBQ) * Develop/edit newspaper advertisements for the weekly Devon newspaper * Planning & scheduling of social media to promote Town activities and initiatives * Planning & updating the Town of Devon website * Reviewing, editing, and proofreading content for print and website BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or entering the practicum component of a Public Relations diploma program * Resides and/or attends school in Alberta with an Alberta address - preference will be given to those who reside in or within close proximity to Devon * Must be available for full-time summer employment DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Outgoing, personable, and able to conduct themselves in a professional manner * Out of the box thinking with an ability to generate creative and imaginative ideas * Able to handle and effectively process daily changes in priorities * Able to work with a diverse group and handle a variety of tasks in a timely manner * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as related to marketing/advertising * Experience in planning and executing social media * Experience in basic graphic design programs (Canva, Adobe) would be an asset * An understanding or interest in Economic Development would be an asset * Experience with event management and photography is an asset * Familiarity with web design and writing for the web would be an asset REMUNERATION: $22.54/hr This is a summer position starting May 4, 2026 and ending August 28, 2026. Hours of work - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (7 hrs/day, 35/week) The position may require some evening and weekend event attendance for event support.

Responsibilities

The intern will support the development of marketing and communications campaigns, assist with various events, and manage content for the Town of Devon's website and social media. They will also produce newsletters and advertisements while engaging in creative projects.