Job Description

At FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), we are proud to promote a workplace that fosters growth and innovation. We employ a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Our open concept and creative culture fosters team work and presents opportunities for growth within the organization. FIRST Canada is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.
Join the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) team.

We are a multi-year Globe and Mail / Moneau Shepell Employee Recommended workplace with an award-winning culture.
We have a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
We support work / life balance and promote growth-from-within opportunities.
Why join this team?We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

What You'll Do
Summary
As a marketing and communications intern, you will successfully apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to support FIRST Canada's ongoing success. This role supports the marketing department in their accountabilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Event Support - assist with event logistics for internal and external events, kickoffs offs, and similar events by co-creating presentation materials, slides, shipping and receiving, ordering food and beverage. Websites & Social Media - Update the National website. Populate the FIRST Canada Social media channels and report on analytics Preparing/updating sell sheets, collateral, and marketing material. Ensure the file drive and salesforce are updated with current versions of marketing material. Assist in creating go-to-market support for new product launches Uploading new and updated marketing assets to shared library and sales force Track invoices and budget expenditures Manage and maintain marketing Inbox - actioning emails within a 24hr period Coordinate packages and courier services (assemble gift bags, etc.) Coordinate, track, and organize promotional material and in-house inventory Compile and share monthly/quarterly marketing reporting Supports the Marketing Managers with the daily intake of new requests as well as overall maintenance and tracking of deliverables and archival when complete.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Required:Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines when working on a variety of simultaneous projects Proactive and positive attitude, ability to work in dynamic and changing environment Ability to write, proof-read, and edit written material Innovative and analytical skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Self-motivated Highly-organized Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking Enjoys learning about technology Bilingual (French/English) is a plus

Training / Education / Experience Qualifications:Have or working toward a degree in a communications, marketing, advertising, or related fields * Experience working in a fast-paced marketing, office administrative, or related