Canada Summer Jobs- Content Development Assistant (Hamilton)

Come Build Hope and Homes with Us!

Content Development Assistant – Full Time, Temporary Contract (8 weeks)   
Hamilton, ON  
$18.00/hour  
Contract Dates: Summer 2025

All positions subject to approval by Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs  

Position Description: Reporting to the Communications Specialist, as the Content Development Assistant, you  will work with the Communications and the Community and Donor Engagement team to create visual promotions and updates for the digital media library that will enhance Indwell’s mission.  

About Indwell:  For over 50 years, founded in 1974, our Christian charity continues to thrive and grow exponentially as we serve people impacted by poverty and homelessness through our vision of HOPE and HOMES for All.   We are the fastest growing developer in Ontario, creating permanent affordable high-quality efficient housing communities coupled with supportive programs to over 1,250 tenants, meeting their needs of health, wellness, and belonging.   To learn more, go to: www.indwell.ca 

Location: Hamilton, ON 

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, as scheduled. Primarily weekdays although hours can change based on program needs.  This position is a temporary contract, ending after 8 weeks. *Position length and hours subject to approval by Service Canada.  

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Curate stories from Indwell’s newsletters, annual reports, etc., to create engaging content for use in Indwell’s digital communications

• Organize, tag, and catalog photos and videos in Indwell’s digital assets library for easy access by Indwell staff

• Develop a bank of generic, yet impactful imagery for future use in print and digital materials

• Develop content creation guidelines for staff to capture quality photos and videos using their smartphones

• Document Indwell summer community gathering such as gardening, picnics, BBQs

• Gather materials (photos, videos, infographics) for fall/winter campaigns (annual report, year-end campaign, Giving Tuesday)

• Use video and photography to complement data-driven storytelling (e.g. visualizing Indwell’s impact through metrics and testimonials.)  

• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring: 

• University or college degree (or working towards) in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing or Digital Marketing

• Commitment to promoting and demonstrating the vision, mission, and values of Indwell within the workplace and community 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and with flexibility

• A responsibility and initiative

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• A creative and critical eye

• Strong organizational skills

• Effective communication skills

• Knowledge of and experience in photography and videography

• Digital content creation skills

• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital media tools preferred   

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements:  

• Be between the ages of 18-30 at start of employment  

• Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  

• Be in possession of a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada  

• Be available to work for the duration of the contract  

• For more information, visit:  https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html   

Remuneration: $18/hr; hours and position length subject to approval of Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs.    

 We’re seeking to create a diverse work culture with qualified individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.  Our employment, supports and services are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.  And we especially invite applications from Black, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities and intersectionalities.  Indwell’s leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell’s statement of faith.   

Inspired to JOIN OUR TEAM?  We invite you…  

To Apply: Please apply online with cover letter and resume at: www.indwell.ca/careers.  We thank all applicants; however, only applicants that are being considered will be contacted.   

Personal information submitted will be used only for employment opportunities within Indwell in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.    

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Indwell's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.     

Indwell exists to provide hope and homes for all. Our supports, services, and employment are open to people from every creed, race, ethnicity, sex, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Indwell's leadership are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ as reflected in Indwell's statement of faith. Indwell engages with diverse communities; we actively identify and remove barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in our services and organization.      

 All positions subject to approval by Service Canada – Canada Summer Jobs