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Opportunity last updated: June 12th
Content Specialist – Media/Content Creation Team
Barrier-Free Access- Remote/Micro Volunteering
- Suitable for Community Service/Fine Options
- Suitable for Seniors
This opportunity is available as either a regular volunteer position or an unpaid internship. Please refer to the Schedule section below to choose a commitment.
The unpaid internship position provides you with practical skills and hands-on experience in a professional office setting. If you are new to Canada, this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain office experience, particularly in a Canadian cultural context.
Volunteer Duties
- Assists with content creation for a wide array of BIPOC Foundation related projects and programs.
- Assists in the set-up and coverage of local events and feature shoots of success stories, leadership, and other BIPOC Foundation interactivity.
- With the media team, this position assists in curating ideas that allow for the creation and development of new and innovative content that aids in communicating the organization’s visions across platforms.
- Reporting to the Volunteer Program Lead and Operations Lead, the Content Specialist will conduct general tasks such as:
- Meeting with the creative, marketing, and design teams to ideate and define content goals.
- Researching content and consumer trends to ensure that content is relevant and appealing.
- Assisting with the development of content strategies to effectively reach the desired target audience and marketing goals.
- Creating content for a variety of platforms including blogs, websites, and social media.
- Proofreading and editing content before moving it forward in process for publishing approval.
- Ensuring that SEO and SMO strategies are effectively implemented.
- Assisting with the upkeep of content calendars and ensuring that the content remains consistent across all platforms as required.
- Coordinating with the marketing, design, and writing teams to ensure the timely delivery of projects, programs, and assignments.
- Tracking consumer and content analytics and generating reports and presentations.
- Keeping up to date with content trends, consumer preferences, and advancements in technology.
- Assisting in development of SOP for content creation and distribution.
- Leading interviews, and physical engagement with potential, and current BIPOC clients, at fairs, events, etc.
- Carrying out miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Age Requirements
18 years old or above
Other Requirements
- A portfolio of published work.
- Familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla.
- Good knowledge of content and layout design tools such as Adobe InCopy and InDesign.
- Excellent computer skills with MS Office and Google Suite.
- Good knowledge of various content platforms such as social media, blogs, and print media.
- Strong understanding of content practices such as SEO, SMO, and PPC and ability to analyze.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to keep abreast of content and consumer trends and advancements in technology.
Schedule
- Regular Volunteers (12–16 hrs/week).
- Unpaid Interns (6–8 months, 20 hrs/week).
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Creative Arts & Culture,Marketing & Communications
Application Type
Basic
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The unpaid internship position provides you with practical skills and hands-on experience in a professional office setting. If you are new to Canada, this is an excellent opportunity for you to gain office experience, particularly in a Canadian cultural context.
This position will be a hybrid opportunity with a combination of online commitment, along with in-person meetings held.
The Outreach and Communications Volunteer supports the BIPOC Foundation by serving as a bridge between the organization and the public, helping to engage potential members, foster community connections, and strengthen external relationships.
This role involves assisting with outreach coordination, managing communication calendars (events, media, and press), and supporting the delivery of public relations initiatives that promote the Foundation’s programs and events.
This position will be a hybrid opportunity with a combination of online commitment, along with in-person meetings held.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
We'll just need a bit of information so we can pass your application along to BIPOC.
In December 2025, we’ll focus only on event-based opportunities. We’ll respond to other volunteer inquiries or referrals starting in January 2026.
Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.