Marketing Assistant (Summer Student)

Marketing Assistant (Summer Student)

Term Position: Late May – Early August (9 weeks) – Flexible Dates

Hours of Work: 9:00 – 4:30 Monday – Thursday (30 hours/week)

Location: This is an In-Office position in Abbotsford

Hourly Wage: $20.00/hour

About Us

The Centre for Epilepsy and Seizure Education in BC (ESEBC) is a registered charity based in Abbotsford, serving communities across British Columbia. Now in its 27th year, ESEBC provides person-centred support, education, and advocacy to reduce stigma and improve the lives of people living with epilepsy and seizures.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Marketing Assistant will support the organization’s public education, outreach, and community engagement efforts by assisting with digital communications, awareness campaigns, event promotion, and administrative marketing tasks.

Duties

• Assist with creation and scheduling of social media content to promote epilepsy education, community programs, and public awareness initiatives

• Support website updates

• Help develop marketing materials such as posters, newsletters, email campaigns, and digital graphics

• Support outreach efforts to schools, community organizations, and partner agencies, including underserved and rural communities

• Promote community events, workshops, and fundraising initiatives

• Track engagement metrics for marketing campaigns and help compile basic reports

• Assist with photography, content collection, and inclusive storytelling for awareness campaigns

• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving equitable outreach and engagement

• Provide general administrative marketing support as needed

Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, communications, nonprofit work, health promotion, or community services

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable using social media platforms and basic digital tools

• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva

• Outgoing, organized, reliable, and eager to learn

This role contributes directly to increasing public understanding of epilepsy, reducing stigma, and improving equitable access to community resources across British Columbia.

Applicants from equity-deserving groups, including those with lived experience of disability, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will be contacting applicants who meet our requirements as applications are received and this posting may close ahead of the official closing date (May 8, 2026) if a successful candidate is identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. ESEBC is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.

Applications including a resume and cover letter should be sent to info@esebc.ca.

Closing date: May 8, 2026