** We cannot accept international students or non-residents for this position **

About Us

works to help support Islam and Muslims in Ottawa through the social, spiritual and mental health aspects of daily life.

We have a dedicated board, a compact workforce, and a large group of amazing volunteers who help run our programs. Our partners throughout the city offer a variety of services to empower, uplift and create ease in the lives of Muslims in our city.

While we wait to open our new building, we are still actively planning and supporting our brothers and sisters the best way we know how: with care.

Job Brief

is looking for a creative and motivated Digital Marketing Co-ordinator Intern to help promote Islam Care initiatives, campaigns, events, and products through modern digital marketing strategies.

Your role is to inform the public about the activities and services available at Islam Care Centre while increasing community engagement, online visibility, and overall traffic to the Centre’s platforms and initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about community impact, storytelling, branding, and digital engagement.

Responsibilities

• Market and sell Islam Care merchandise (books and Islamic paraphernalia) using modern online marketing methods.
• Promote Islam Care’s dawah initiatives and community programs through digital campaigns.
• Advance  social media presence and engagement.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute digital marketing campaigns for organizational initiatives and community programs.
• Create and schedule engaging content for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Design graphics, promotional materials, and campaign assets using Canva Pro and related tools.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns, event promotions, and public outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with team members to develop marketing strategies that increase engagement and community awareness.
• Monitor campaign performance and suggest improvements based on analytics and audience engagement.

Campaigns and initiatives may include:

• Community meal and outreach campaigns
• General operations and community awareness campaigns
• Dawah and educational initiatives
• Friday prayer and Quran halaqa promotions
• Seasonal charitable campaigns and community drives
• Community clean-up and volunteer initiatives
• Special event and fundraising campaigns

Requirements

• Working on earning or having earned a post-secondary degree.
• Knowledge of Canva Pro.
• Experience managing social media accounts and creating digital content.
• Good understanding of e-Commerce and online marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with social media analytics and engagement strategies is an asset.
• Web development and design experience are considered a plus.
• Photography, videography, or video editing skills are considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Drive and Mail, in particular).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mind with the ability to suggest improvements and develop engaging campaigns.
• Bi-linguality (English and French and/or Arabic and/or Somali) is considered an asset.