Communications Intern (Student Placement)

Communications Intern (Student Placement)

Role Overview:

Young Bosses in Business Foundation (YBIB) is a youth-focused Canadian charity supporting

entrepreneurship, leadership, and real-world skill-building for young people.

The Communications Intern helps manage YBIB communications across social media, email, and

web. This role supports planning, writing, scheduling, and keeping messaging consistent across

platforms. Reports to the Communications Chair.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a content calendar and weekly posting plan
• Write captions, short copy, and story prompts
• Schedule posts using Buffer (or learn quickly if new to it)
• Support newsletters/email communications (Mailchimp) as assigned
• Support website updates and maintenance as assigned (basic content updates)
• Support donor-facing communications support as assigned (in collaboration with Head of

Donor Relations)

• Keep content organized in shared folders and help maintain consistency

Skills & Qualifications:

• Best suited for college/university students enrolled in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or related programs

• High school students looking to gain experience and complete community service hours are welcome to apply

• Strong writing skills, organization, and attention to detail
• Comfortable using or learning Google Suite, Buffer, and WhatsApp

What You’ll Gain:

• Placement/community hours completed in a structured, supportive environment
• Real-world experience managing communications across multiple platforms
• Mentorship, guidance, and feedback from YBIB communications leadership
• Resume-building contributions you can clearly describe and showcase
• Reference support based on performance and consistency

How to Apply:Email a brief note of interest and your resume to

careers@youngbossesinbusiness.com