1. MitoCanada Job Posting – Digital Marketing Coordinator

Title: CSJ, Summer Internship – Digital Marketing Coordinator

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE APRIL 30, 2025

Location: Virtual; Must be a Canadian resident

Employment Type: 16-week Summer Internship (35hrs/week for 16 weeks)

If you are a strategic thinker with strong marketing and design skills, this may be the job for you. As a Digital Marketing Coordinator, you will provide support across a full range of marketing initiatives in line with MitoCanada’s strategic objectives, brand maintenance and community engagement goals. 

Reporting to the CEO, this summer employment position is an ideal opportunity for a post-secondary student enrolled in a graphic design program or a recent graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in the not-for-profit sector. The Digital Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for a range of marketing initiatives in line with MitoCanada’s strategic objectives, brand maintenance and community engagement goals. 

MitoCanada

For 15 years, MitoCanada has supported the Canadian mitochondrial community in funding transformational research, delivering impactful education and support programs and collaboration opportunities which inspire, empower and connect while enhancing quality of life.

The human body is fueled by trillions of mitochondria. These tiny energy-producing powerhouses provide us with the energy we need to keep our hearts beating, brains thinking, lungs breathing, and muscles moving. Healthy mitochondria are essential to living a healthy life.

When mitochondria are dysfunctional, the impact on the body can be devastating. Those affected can suffer many symptoms that cause health and quality of life to decline and, for too many, result in death. We believe that using our collective energy will empower us to reduce the devastating impact of mitochondrial disease.

Mission: To energize and support patients, families, and healthcare providers across Canada through education, support, awareness, and transformational research.

Vision: To create a world where all lives are powered by healthy mitochondria

Values: Collaboration, generosity, openness and inclusivity

Key Accountabilities

  • Design visual content such as brochures, posters, marketing display stands, reports, advertisements, and other marketing communication materials.
  • Provide ongoing review and revision of existing marketing collateral materials. 
  • Responsible for creating images that coordinate with MitoCanada’s marketing content, articles, and impact stories. 
  • Develop design concepts and templates for future use. 
  • Collaborate with Marketing to maintain brand consistency. 
  • Adapt designs across formats and ensure they align with MitoCanada’s mission. 
  • Stay updated on design trends, sourcing images, and ensuring copyright compliance. 
  • Plan and execute a promotional campaign for the programs. 
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Communications team to brainstorm and implement strategies that boost brand awareness. 
  • Adjust promotional materials based on feedback and data analysis. 

What you will need

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with Canva.
  • Basic web design knowledge (WordPress) and a strong grasp of design fundamentals. 
  • Enrolled or completed a Graphic Design or Visual Arts program; portfolio required. 
  • Strong communication, time management, and creativity skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and details simultaneously 
  • Basic experience with video and audio editing software 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) 
  • Demonstrated experience in creating and assembling engaging marketing materials, ensuring brand integrity and adherence to print and digital specifications

Additional Information

This is a virtual work opportunity for 35-hours per week, at $22.00/hour, for 16-weeks of summer employment. 

  • Target start date is May 5, 2025. 
  • You must have access to a computer and reliable internet
  • This summer internship opportunity is made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and adheres to this program’s hiring criteria. 
  • MitoCanada is committed to supporting diversity and accessibility. If you require accommodation(s) during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs. 
  • Please forward your cover letter and resume to HR@mitocanada.org no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025. 

2. MitoCanada Job Posting – Event Coordinator

Title: CSJ, Summer Internship – Event Coordinator

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE APRIL 30, 2025

Location: Virtual; Must be a Canadian resident

Employment Type: 16-week Internship (35hrs/week for 16 weeks)

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Donor and Community Engagement, the ideal candidate will be responsible for helping to plan and coordinate national and third-party events taking place this summer and leading into the Fall, to support MitoCanada’s mission. The Event Coordinator will work closely with team members, volunteers, and external partners to ensure the success of each event.

MitoCanada

For 15 years, MitoCanada has supported the Canadian mitochondrial community in funding transformational research, delivering impactful education and support programs and collaboration opportunities which inspire, empower and connect while enhancing quality of life.

The human body is fueled by trillions of mitochondria. These tiny energy-producing powerhouses provide us with the energy we need to keep our hearts beating, brains thinking, lungs breathing, and muscles moving. Healthy mitochondria are essential to living a healthy life.

When mitochondria are dysfunctional, the impact on the body can be devastating. Those affected can suffer many symptoms that cause health and quality of life to decline and, for too many, result in death. We believe that using our collective energy will empower us to reduce the devastating impact of mitochondrial disease.

Mission: To energize and support patients, families, and healthcare providers across Canada through education, support, awareness, and transformational research.

Vision: To create a world where all lives are powered by healthy mitochondria

Values: Collaboration, generosity, openness and inclusivity

Key Accountabilities

  • Plan and coordinate fundraising events, such as MitoCanada signature event, Move4Mito
  • Develop and implement event plans and timelines.
  • Implement fundraising strategies to meet or exceed fundraising goals for each event.
  • Coordinate logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, sponsorship, partner coordination, prizes and audiovisual requirements.
  • Work closely with volunteers to ensure event plans and logistics are executed.
  • Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adhering to financial constraints.
  • Track expenses and provide regular updates to community partners.
  • Work closely with internal team and external partners to align event goals with the organization’s guiding principles.
  • Cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors to secure support for events.
  • Source and contact vendors (prize partners, swag vendors, apparel vendors)
  • Communicate effectively with sponsors, vendors, and volunteers to ensure their understanding of roles and responsibilities
  • Manage updates to promotional materials and strategies for events
  • Coordinate with social media consultant to promote events and maximize attendance
  • Serve as point of contact for attendees and vendors
  • Communicate event details to relevant parties
  • Develop post-event evaluations to assess the success of each event
  • Perform other fundraising tasks, such as prospect research, donor cultivation, proposal writing and submission, and donor stewardship activities

What you will need

  • Proven experience in an event planning and coordination/fundraising/development environment
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Creativity and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proficiency in using fundraising software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Additional Information

This is a virtual work opportunity for 35-hours per week, at $22.00/hour, for 16-weeks of summer employment. 

  • Target start date is May 5, 2025. 
  • You must have access to a computer and reliable internet
  • This summer internship opportunity is made possible through the Canada Summer Jobs program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and adheres to this program’s hiring criteria. 
  • MitoCanada is committed to supporting diversity and accessibility. If you require accommodation(s) during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs. 
  • Please forward your cover letter and resume to HR@mitocanada.org no later than Wednesday, April 30, 2025.