Marketing Intern

About the Organization

ParticipACTION is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping people in Canada be more physically active. You may know ParticipACTION from campaigns and initiatives that encourage Canadians to get active, but there is much more to the organization than advertising. We work with partners, communities, and organizations across the country to promote the benefits of physical activity and help create a more active Canada. Our marketing team plays an important role in bringing this work to life, developing campaigns and content, building partnerships, engaging audiences, and finding creative ways to encourage people to move.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Marketing Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional marketing environment. This role is ideal for a student currently enrolled in a marketing, communications, or related post-secondary program who is looking to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-world projects.

As part of the ParticipACTION marketing team, you’ll gain exposure to a range of marketing activities, including campaign planning, content creation, social media, partnerships, and performance reporting. You’ll contribute to real campaigns and initiatives that help inspire Canadians to be more physically active and see how marketing can be used to create positive change.

You’ll work alongside experienced marketing professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and perspective are welcomed. This role is designed to help you develop practical marketing skills, build your professional experience, and gain a better understanding of what it’s like to work in marketing at a national Canadian organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team with planning and executing campaigns, projects, and initiatives that help advance ParticipACTION's mission.
• Assist with developing and organizing creative content ideas for social media, digital channels, and other marketing communications.
• Help create marketing materials and content while ensuring they are consistent with ParticipACTION's brand guidelines.
• Contribute ideas during creative brainstorms and team meetings, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Support marketing partnerships by helping with research, brainstorming, communications, and coordination.
• Assist with coordinating campaign and project activities, including organizing information, timelines, and deliverables.
• Help track marketing activities and gather information to support campaign and project reporting.
• Research trends, audiences, and other topics that may help inform marketing ideas and strategies.
• Provide general administrative and project support to the marketing team.
• Take on additional marketing projects and responsibilities as opportunities arise.

Qualifications and skills

• Currently enrolled in a marketing, communications, or related post-secondary program.
• A genuine interest in marketing and a desire to gain practical, real-world experience.
• An interest in ParticipACTION's mission and in the role marketing can play in creating positive social impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working collaboratively and asking questions when guidance is needed.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Experience with social media, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or other marketing tools is an asset, but not required.

Duration: January- April 2027

What You'll Learn

Through this internship, you'll gain practical experience in:

• Marketing planning and campaign execution
• Content creation and brand communications
• Social media and digital marketing
• Creative brainstorming and audience engagement
• Marketing partnerships and collaboration
• Marketing analytics and reporting
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Marketing within a national non-profit organization

Equal Opportunity Statement

ParticipACTION is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

At ParticipACTION, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Use of AI in the Hiring Process

We are committed to a fair and human-centered recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed by a team member and may be supported using AI