Location: Calgary, AB (hybrid) Hours: Flexible, 20-40 hours per week Type: Internship (3 months with possibility of extension)
About mddl mddl is a housing innovator and delivery organization working to accelerate middle housing across North American communities. We combine planning, policy, design, education, and technology to expand housing choice. Our work spans community development, policy innovation, program delivery through mddl U and mddl School, and hands-on support for community developers navigating the housing system.
We operate at the intersection of tech and consulting and we pride ourselves on being a high-impact team where your work shapes real outcomes.
Your Opportunity
We're looking for a creative, self-directed Marketing Intern (short-term contract position) to grow mddl's digital presence and online community. You'll create and repurpose content across our website, social channels, newsletters and podcast, and play a central role in building and nurturing our members-only online community on Circle. Working alongside our planning and policy teams, you'll turn complex housing concepts into content people actually want to engage with.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture mddl's members-only online community on Circle, fostering engagement and conversation
- Create written content and repurpose it across multiple channels (website, social, newsletters)
- Support website updates, optimization and SEO
- Plan and execute social media content, contributing to overall strategy
- Write and build email newsletters
- Edit video content for social media and mddl U
- Manage podcast production and publishing workflows
- Collaborate with the planning and policy teams to translate housing data and research into clear, engaging content
Skills & Qualifications
- Currently registered in a post-secondary program in marketing, communications, media or a related field
- A strong writer who can adapt content across formats and channels
- Skilled in marketing strategy with an understanding of what performs on each platform
- Organized and able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
- Curious about housing, cities and urban policy
- Assets: Figma, Adobe Suite, Video editing software, email marketing platforms, social media management tools, Webflow or website content management
What You'll Get
- Market-competitive salary
- Hybrid work environment (our office is in downtown Calgary with three days in the office, and two days remote)
- Small team, big impact: your ideas will be heard and your work will ship
How to Apply Send your resume, a short note about why you're interested and samples of your work (portfolio, social accounts you've run, videos you've edited, anything that shows what you can do) to
[email protected].
Application Deadline: Open until filled. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission.
Equity, accessibility, and inclusion mddl is an equal-prospect employer. We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us at
[email protected].
We review every application carefully. Due to the volume of interest, we're only able to follow up with candidates selected for an interview. Thank you for considering mddl.
Pay: $20.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2P 1H9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently registered in a post-secondary program in marketing, communications, media or a related field?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 1H9
📌 Marketing Intern (contract) (Calgary)
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