Position: Social Media Coordinator – Internship (12-week contract)
Location: Toronto (Hybrid or Remote)
Duration: June 16 – September 5, 2025 (with some flexibility)
Remuneration: $21/hour gross (paid bi-weekly, less statutory deductions)

Are you digitally savvy, creative, and detail-oriented? Do you want to work for an organization that believes in people’s potential?

At CFIB, your work supports small businesses in your community and across the country. You will have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. You will be independent through flexibility and accountability, so you can live and work at your best. You will join an organization that is collaborative and supportive, where more than 90% of employees agree it’s a great place to work. You will work closely with colleagues both locally and across the country – building upon synergies and learning from one another. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.

We are currently seeking a Social Media Coordinator Intern for a 12-week internship in Toronto, with a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement.

Reporting to the Director, Digital and Delivery, you will help manage CFIB’s presence across platforms like Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. You will assist in content creation, post scheduling, trend monitoring, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of CFIB’s social media strategy across multiple channels
• Create, schedule, and publish engaging content including posts, graphics, stories, and short-form videos
• Contribute creative ideas for social campaigns, contests, and audience engagement
• Maintain the social media content calendar, ensuring alignment with campaigns, webinars, partnerships, and seasonal themes
• Monitor trends, platform updates, and industry best practices to keep CFIB’s content fresh and relevant
• Assist in creating visuals using design tools like Canva or Adobe
• Track key metrics using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot, Meta Insights) and report on performance
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent messaging
• Stay up to date on CFIB’s initiatives, policies, and campaigns to reflect them accurately in content

What makes a successful Social Media Coordinator Intern?

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism, or a related field
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills
• Experience using social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube)
• Basic familiarity with design and editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, InShot)
• Interest in analytics and performance tracking tools like Google Analytics, HubSpot, or Hootsuite
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative environment
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Experience with social media ads (Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn ads), SEO, and hashtag strategies is a bonus

What do we offer?

• A chance to gain real-world experience working with a national non-profit organization
• Exposure to digital communications, analytics, and campaign execution
• Mentorship from experienced digital professionals
• A portfolio of published content and measurable results
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and have a voice on national social channels

CFIB has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. CFIB is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

As Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses, CFIB is in business to provide independent business with the resources they need, to give them more value, and to have their voice heard at all levels of governments.

Connect with us and find out why more than 90% of employees agree that CFIB is a great place to work!

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