Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
Community Engagement Student (Full Time, Contract)
YMCA Calgary (combination of in branch and remote work)
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: December 31st, 2025
Salary: $34,112.00 - $41,919.00/year (will be prorated based on a 8 month contract)
You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:
· Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
· Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
· Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
· Program discounts;
· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
· Leadership award opportunities;
· Scholarship opportunities;
· Paid recertification and training.
Please submit a resume and cover letter answering the following questions:
1. What motivated you to pursue a career in communications and marketing?
2. Communications is a broad field with many facets. What communication skills are you most looking forward to growing and developing throughout this internship?
3. What has been your biggest accomplishment in communications and marketing? Share what you accomplished and why it was meaningful to you. If you were to change one thing about it, what would you have changed?
What qualifications are we looking for?
At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;
· Post-secondary courses in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a similar field.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with confidence and passion to share knowledge.
· Digital competency including the ability to quickly learn and navigate new tools and systems.
· Eye for design and ability to create graphics that follow brand guidelines. Experience in Canva and Adobe Creative Suite considered an asset.
· Creative thinking, curiosity, and an openness to abstract ideas.
· Drive to take initiative, accomplish goals, develop new skills, and grow.
· The ability to handle multiple competing priorities while maintaining professionalism.
· YMCA Calgary values of respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring.
· Volunteer experience.
· Relationships with mentors in your field of study.
· Experience and interest in health, fitness and/or recreation is preferred.
· Ability and willingness to travel between YMCA locations branches when needed to provide in person support to branches.
· Evidence of a clear Police Information Check.
· At least three academic and personal references.
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Duties and Responsibilities include:
· Support Communications Specialists in developing and executing marketing & communications plans to drive revenue growth, donations, and brand awareness.
· Support the planning, organization and execution of community engagement events and activations.
· Assist Digital Communications Specialist in moving website to a new layout builder, ensuring all pages are aligned with new format, copy is optimized, and links are working.
· Create and optimize content across print and digital mediums, ensuring brand consistency and driving audience engagement.
· Write for a variety of channels and mediums, ensuring copy is engaging and aligned with YMCA Calgary’s voice and tone.
· Create graphics for digital and print mediums, maintain brand templates and provide design assistance and direction to branches aligned with brand guidelines.
· Contribute to and maintain communication platforms including internal intranet site, social media, and in-branch digital signage.
· Seek new and engaging ways to elevate YMCA Calgary across social media channels.
· Support the team in daily activities and assigned projects as needed.
· Support with the coordination of Community Engagement events, which will involve some evening or weekend work.
What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:
Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions..
Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email cchy@ymcacalgary.org..
