About TIES
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) is a community-driven organization dedicated to advancing opportunity, belonging, and lifelong learning for newcomers and diverse communities across Calgary. Through language instruction, employment pathways, settlement supports, and community engagement, we empower individuals and families to build strong, connected, and thriving lives.
At TIES, we offer the opportunity to shape inclusive systems, strengthen communities, and contribute to meaningful social change. Our work is grounded in our values of Togetherness in Action, Inclusivity by Design, Empowerment with Purpose, and Strength in Curiosity.
If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and contributing to community impact, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.
About the Position
- Position Title Digital Communications and Marketing Assistant
- Job Type Practicum- Part Time
Position Overview
The Digital Communications and Marketing Assistant (Practicum) supports the Literacy Centre of Expertise (LCE) in planning and delivering digital communications and outreach initiatives. Working closely with the LCE team, the practicum student contributes to social media campaigns, creates digital content, and helps promote LCE resources, modules, and professional development opportunities to instructors and the broader sector.
Responsibilities may include creating and scheduling social media content, designing visuals, producing short promotional videos, and capturing photos and videos to support outreach. The student may also assist with email marketing initiatives, including developing newsletters, designing templates, and organizing and expanding mailing lists. This role provides hands-on experience in digital communications, content creation, and marketing within a literacy and adult education context.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to and help plan social media campaigns
- Create digital content (posts, visuals, short promotional videos)
- Capture photos and videos of learners (for outreach and promotion)
- Support email marketing (campaigns, newsletters)
- Help design a newsletter format/template
- Organize and build a mailing list (e.g., from existing contacts)
- Promote LCE resources, modules, and initiatives
- Work closely with the LCE team to align messaging
This job posting reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties. The Digital Communications and Marketing Assistant (Practicum) may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned by their supervisor.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Background or studies in communications, marketing, multimedia, or a related field
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience creating digital content (e.g., social media posts, visuals, or video)
- Familiarity with tools such as Canva or similar design platforms
- Basic video editing skills (an asset)
- Ability to work collaboratively and take direction
- Interest in literacy, adult education, or newcomer-serving sectors (an asset)
TIES is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about building inclusive workplaces and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply.
The successful candidate must complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
TIES is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact us.
