Communications and Content Creation Intern, JIA Foundation

Depending on the interests, availabilities, and the skillsets of the candidates, the position can be divided into two internships of 120 hours. We encourage you to apply if you have experience in either, or both of the portfolios below:

Communications Coordinator

• Working closely with the JIA Team through the Program Committee to develop, implement, and manage JIA’s communication strategies to increase the visibility and footwork of the organization
• Managing of both internal and external communications; creating engaging content and overseeing media relations through tasks such as the preparation of press kits
• Coordinating and attending JIA Communications Team meetings
• Working with the Chinatown House Coordinator, Programs Coordinator, and Programs and Operations Director to review, coordinate and monitor JIA’s event calendar
• Discussing event promotion needs with collaborators/partners and plan communications calendar
• Assisting and translating JIA’s newsletter with key messages

Designer and Content Creator

• Creating/designing JIA visual assets (mainly social media posts, reels, but could expand to physical media) for JIA
• Posting and caption-writing for JIA’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Attending JIA programming events for media coverage and documentation
• Ensuring organized updates of JIA event photos and videos in its database
• Managing JIA’s Linktree
• Attending JIA Communications Team meetings to ensure the implementation of JIA key messages and communications strategies - within visual assets and captions
• Working with the Chinatown House Coordinator to review participation at JIA events, with a focus on KPI regarding social media coverage

Additionally, all JIA foundation interns are expected to attend our monthly general JIA Members meeting.

Experience comes in many different forms. At the JIA Foundation, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. Generally, we prefer applicants that have previous experience in communications management and communications design/creation.

Please note that you must be a Concordia student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program until the spring 2027 term.

Requirements:

• Enrolled Concordia students in an undergraduate or graduate degree program until the spring 2027 term.
• Must be fully bilingual, with excellent written and oral communications skills in both French and English. Ability to communicate in Chinese (either Cantonese or Mandarin) is a strong asset.
• Being part of a program in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, design (or other relevant field of study) is desirable (or having equivalent experience).
• Ability to work with multiple deadlines and effectively manage workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a small multilingual team.
• Proven track record in building and implementing communications strategies through website, social media, newsletters, graphic design and media relations.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Slack, Google Suite, Zoom, Canva).
• Commitment to learning about and using anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed ways of working.

Assets

• Passionate about creating a more inclusive and resilient future for Chinatowns.
• Knowledge about Chinatowns’ situation in North America, city planning, cultural heritage, and community building.
• Experience with national, provincial, regional and local media in multiple languages.
• Experience with government relations or political advocacy.
• Familiarity with non-profit organizations, advocacy and awareness campaigns.
• Experience in building relationships with a variety of communities.

January 11 - April 6, 2027 (12 weeks)

These dates could be negotiated between the intern and the host organization. Internships might be renewed for up to 3 terms if that is of interest to both the student and the host.

• Site of work: Hybrid
• Address(es): Chinatown House at 116 rue de la Gauchetiere O (though most work of this position will be carried out remotely)

Note: Interns are invited to come work at SHIFT's co-working space (LB-145) between 10-4 throughout the work week.

Independence: This role offers a balance of independent work and guidance. Students will have opportunities to take ownership of their work while receiving support as they build confidence, develop new skills, and contribute to the organization's work.

Support: You'll have scheduled opportunities for guidance and feedback, with additional support available as needed.

240 hours total, 20 hours a week (or 120 hours total, 10 hours a week if the role is split)

$5,000 (or $2,500 if the role is split)

Please note that payments are made as awards, sent in 2 installments. 

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter