Digital Marketing Intern

Date of Posting: March 2, 2026
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Job Title: Digital Marketing Intern
Type of Position: Internship / Contract
Hours: 10 weeks (Full-time: 35h/week)
Location: Remote (primary, must be located in Canada), flexibility to work at our collaborative office space located on the University of Toronto's downtown campus.

About the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada:
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is where hope meets action. We are amplifying community-led initiatives to create a world where animals, people, and the environment all thrive together. Our impact is global: we are actively working with communities to protect and restore critical chimpanzee habitats across five African nations (Senegal, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Republic of Congo), preserving these incredible ecosystems for future generations. Here in Canada, we support Indigenous-led conservation
initiatives that protect ancestral territories. Through our Roots & Shoots movement, we are supporting the next generation of conservation leaders, empowering young changemakers from coast-to-coast-to-coast to ignite grassroots action in their own backyard. Every project, every partnership, every young activist we inspire creates ripple effects that transform communities and ecosystems worldwide.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Digital Marketing Manager, the Digital Marketing Intern will support the integrated Development and Communications team at the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. If you are passionate about storytelling and are looking to build a career in digital marketing, this role is for you! This paid internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in content creation, advertising, and social media management. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to integrated marketing strategies that drive awareness, grow our community, and support fundraising initiatives, as well as develop essential skills that can propel your career forward.

Responsibilities

Digital Advertising
• Support ad campaign development across (Meta, Google, Pinterest, Reddit)
• Create visual and written assets

Social Media
• Create short-form video content for Tiktok, Reels, and Shorts

• Grow our sub-channels (Tiktok, Pinterest, Reddit) with consistent and on-brand posting and engagement

• Support photography and video editing projects that feature compelling stories for diverse platforms
• Monitor and respond to messages, comments, and community interactions in a timely and compassionate manner

Team Support
• Work with the MarComms team to plan and execute campaigns
• Develop content pitches based on social listening to monitor brand mentions, industry trends, and competitor activities

Qualifications

• Student currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary program full-time (Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to produce visually appealing content
• Experience with graphic design programs: Canva, CapCut, InDesign
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their respective audiences
• Willingness to learn, self-starter
• Confident managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and pitching new ideas
• Ability to collaborate within a team, willing to listen and provide constructive input
• Understanding of environmental issues and community-led conservation is an asset
• Previous experience at a non-profit and in fundraising is an asset
• You must have reliable internet access and a laptop for this position

What We Offer:
• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization with a team that is making a tangible difference in the world.

• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work environment with work-from-home flexibility and in-person collaboration at our downtown Toronto office.
• Work-Life Balance: Half-day on Fridays.
• Professional Growth: Access to professional development opportunities.

The salary for this position is $20/hour.

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply through Charity Village, by submitting a CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please outline your experience in social media and advertising. Our team reads each application! The deadline for applying is March 15, 2026. We thank all applicants for their
interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, ethnic background, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, or disability. We encourage candidates from underserved or historically marginalized groups to apply. If you face barriers related to your intersectional identities and want to inquire about individualized application support, please contact us at info@janegoodall.ca.