Volunteer Digital Communications Assistant

Volunteer Digital Communications Assistant

About the Role

The Digital Communications Assistant works closely with the Digital & Social Media Coordinator to support the organization’s online presence. This role combines social media support, newsletter creation, research, and light design work. It’s a great opportunity for volunteers looking to build hands-on experience in digital communications within the nonprofit and startup space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design simple visual assets, including social media headers and branded graphics.

• Draft, format, and support the design of monthly newsletters.

• Update newsletter content throughout each cycle and prepare final drafts with editorial guidance.

• Assist in creating engaging social media posts with direction from the Digital & Social Media Coordinator.

• Research industry trends and identify timely topics for posts and newsletter features.

• Ensure consistency between newsletter messaging and digital campaign content.

• Support early partnership development by helping identify aligned organizations.

• Report progress, drafts, and ideas to the Digital & Social Media Coordinator.

• Assist the Digital & Social Media Coordinator with content creation and online engagement for Startup Help Inc.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.

• Interest in social media, digital marketing, or nonprofit communications.

• Basic graphic design ability (e.g., Canva).

• Ability to research and translate insights into content ideas.

• Organized, reliable, and comfortable meeting recurring deadlines.

• Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback.

• Curiosity about nonprofit and startup ecosystems.

Time Commitment

• Flexible schedule

• Remote-friendly role

Supervision

This role reports directly to the Digital & Social Media Coordinator.

How to Apply

Please send a brief introduction and any relevant samples to (writing, design, or social media work if available) to info@startuphelp.ca with the subject line Volunteer - Digital Communications Assistant.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a quick interview.