Communications & Social Media Student - Corporate Services

About the position

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is seeking a post-secondary Communications and Social Media student for a placement position. This role is designed for students looking to complete placement hours and will begin in Fall 2026. The student will work with the Communications & Resource Development team to help increase mental health awareness and decrease the stigma associated with mental illness and addictions, utilizing the latest media practices. CMHA Peel Dufferin is an award-winning organization recognized as a Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice, dedicated to providing support and services to individuals with mental illness and addictions, while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support marketing and communication campaigns: Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies, including creating content for digital and print materials.
  • Social Media Management: Schedule, monitor, and engage with audiences on CMHA Peel Dufferin’s social media channels, ensuring alignment with the organization’s voice and mission.
  • Content creation: Draft and edit newsletters, blog posts, website updates, press releases, and promotional materials.
  • Event Support: Assist with the promotion and coordination of community events, campaigns, and fundraisers.
  • Monitor media coverage, draft media releases, and support responses to media inquiries.
  • Brand management: Ensure consistent application of CMHA Peel Dufferin’s brand guidelines across all communications.
  • Administrative Support: Assist with tracking campaign metrics, maintaining the communications calendar, and organizing marketing materials.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field, or current enrollment in such a program.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to detail.
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a similar role (non-profit experience is an asset).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to approach, listen, build trust, and communicate across diverse cultures and intersectionality.
  • Willingness to continually improve understanding around cultural competence.
  • Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework.
  • Willingness to learn and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, such as gender identity/expression, race/cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, immigration and precarious status, family status, etc.
  • Ability to travel within and around Peel Region and Dufferin County.
  • A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report.

Nice-to-haves

  • Fluency in a second language, including ASL (American Sign Language) is considered an asset.

Benefits

  • Support your community.
  • Advance your career.
  • Fulfill your purpose.
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