Canstruction is an international hunger relief charity that raises millions of pounds of food each year for local food banks. Every year, Canstruction chapters have competitions citywide where teams create CanArt® or structures out of food cans to compete for awards in various categories. Each team designs and builds their own structure through the help of sponsors that provide the teams with all cans or food items needed to build each structure. The full proceeds for this event are donated to the local food banks to help feed the hungry in our city. Canstruction Lethbridge is a collaboration of the local Canstruction Board, Interfaith Food Bank and the Lethbridge Food Bank that work collaboratively together to organize, coordinate and host the annual Canstruction Lethbridge event. This partnership strives to make the most of resources and donations while reducing the duplication of services. In order to help coordinate and promote this event, we are looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Intern for a part-time term position. Qualifications The successful applicant will:
· Have knowledge and experience in Web and Social Media development, maintenance and management
· Have experience and/knowledge of documentation and Reporting/Info system management
· Be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative
· Have previous experience in project management, community engagement, or proven program management skills
· Display superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships




· Be open-minded and flexible while meeting objectives through planning and prioritization
· Have previous experience in marketing/communications, planning and executing of those plans (specifically, awareness of social media campaigns) Time Commitment The successful applicant will commence duties in December 2026 and complete the internship by the middle of April 2027. Committee meetings are normally held virtually and workload can be scheduled around availability of interns and committee members. The successful applicant will also be required to commit to in-person attendance at all major event days, listed as follows:
· Build Day – March 11, 2027
· Judging Day – March 18, 2027
· Awards Ceremony – April 1, 2027
· Tear Down – April 8, 2027 Deliverables
· Work together with the Canstruction Lethbridge Partners to coordinate campaign details and procedures for execution of support to Canstruction Lethbridge
· Communicate regularly with the Canstruction Lethbridge Committee to ensure full participation and understanding, keep committee minutes and maintain central filing system for Canstruction Lethbridge documents




· Maintain social media accounts for Canstruction Lethbridge
· Maintain and create event signage and promotional materials.
· Maintain and update the Canstruction Lethbridge website
· Create/update user guides for website and social media maintenance
· Photograph (or use photos provided by the partners) all Canstruction Lethbridge events including build events, judging, awards ceremonies, tear-down events, etc. for social media
· Promote all Canstruction Lethbridge events on website and social media channels
· Work with Canstruction Lethbridge Partners to provide reports as needed Reports To: The successful applicant will be responsible to all Canstruction Lethbridge Partners and can communicate via email or telephone. The intern will be expected to attend committee meetings and check in regularly to report on progress made or challenges faced.

Benefits:
In addition to a financial honorarium/bursary, the successful applicant will gain knowledge on web development and robust Social Networking skills, community development experience, and employment-related experience. They will be able to use this project as a sample of their work. Recognition: The successful applicant is able to credit their name to their contributions and will be noted on an appropriate Canstruction Lethbridge press release. To express interest in applying for this opportunity, please forward cover letter, resume and 3 references to [email protected]. Pay: $3,000.00 per year Work

Location:
In person

📌 Marketing and Communications Intern (Lethbridge)
🏢 Canstruction YQL
📍 Lethbridge