About the role#
As a Marketing Intern, you will support Swimming Canada’s marketing, communications, and revenue generation initiatives. This role is designed to complement your post-secondary studies, offering practical experience in a national sport organization. You will work on a variety of projects that provide professional growth and skill development.
What you'll do#
- Support marketing special projects and events, including the creation of invitations, tracking, and logistics.
- Manage the online auction by sourcing items and coordinating shipping to winners.
- Assist with Swim-A-Thon activities, including outreach to swim clubs to assess fundraising needs and providing platform support.
- Update athlete bios and website content.
- Organize and maintain the photo archive.
- Handle data and file management tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program, with this internship contributing toward academic credits.
- Strong verbal and written skills in English. Proficiency in French is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and basic knowledge of graphic design tools like Canva.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with others.
- Professionalism when interacting with athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing organizational needs.
- Legal eligibility to work or complete an internship in Canada.
- Familiarity with the sport of swimming is desired.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
- Work Modality: On-site with the opportunity for remote work.
- Schedule: Flexible, generally Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
- Compensation: An honorarium is provided at the conclusion of the internship term.
About Swimming Canada
Swimming Canada acts as the national governing body for competitive swimming in the country. The organization oversees a federation of 400 swim clubs and 75,000 members. It supports high-performance swimming for both able-bodied athletes and those with disabilities. Founded in 1909, the nonprofit maintains its headquarters in Ottawa. It focuses on the development of the sport for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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