Marketing Coordinator - Intern

Marketing Coordinator Intern

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company. We are an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions, and we love what we do! We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards in everything we do, including adding talented people to our team! This passion and pride have won us the distinction of being named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 16 years running.

This is a full-time, one-year contract position. 

Our Values say it best: 

• We enhance our lives by helping others succeed
• We care about our clients, each other, and our communities
• We are responsible for the outcome of our actions
• We strive to do the right thing, even if it costs us

JOB SUMMARY:

The Marketing Coordinator Intern is a key member of the marketing team. This role is designed for a detail-oriented individual who loves to keep projects moving and enjoys the "puzzle" of scheduling. Your primary goal is to ensure all social media content is planned, organized, and scheduled accurately while supporting the team with internal communications and administrative tracking. To assist the Marketing Manager on projects and campaigns. 

JOB TASKS:

• Use Jira to build out the weekly social media calendar, ensuring no post is missing and all assets (images/captions) are ready for launch.
• Coordinate with our Marketing partner agency to collect photos, videos, and project updates from different departments (like Manufacturing or Sustainability) to be used for social content.
• Acting as the point of contact between departments to ensure the website reflects current offerings.
• Monitor social media notifications and alert the Marketing Manager to comments or questions from our community. Planning and automating the rollout of content across platforms like LinkedIn.
• Assist in moving marketing tasks through Jira, updating statuses, and reminding team members of upcoming deadlines. Using tools to ensure marketing projects meet their deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and organized digital library of company photos, logos, and sales brochures so they are easy for the team to find.
•  Attend marketing brainstorms to take notes, track "action items," and input new tasks into our project management system.
   

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs
• Must have proven ability to multi-task effectively
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have a demonstrated strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented

REQUIRMENTS:

• A current student or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree or College Diploma program in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, or Journalism.

PREFERRED:

• Exposure to Project Management Tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana (even for personal or school projects) to show understanding of task workflows.
• Experience managing social media accounts, whether for a school club, a personal brand, or a small business to demonstrate familiarity with platform algorithms.
• Volunteer or Club Leadership experience that requires coordinating schedules, sending mass emails, or organizing events.

What's in it for YOU?

• Competitive wages
• On site gym and cafeteria
• Being part of an awesome team

If this sounds like you, please visit the careers section on our website and apply today at https://www.emmersonpackaging.com/careers/