Job Description

Canstruction is an international hunger relief charity that raises millions of pounds of food each year for local food banks. Every year, Canstruction chapters have competitions citywide where teams create CanArt or structures out of food cans to compete for awards in various categories. Each team designs and builds their own structure, and through the help of sponsors to provide the teams with all cans or food items needed to build each structure. The full proceeds for this event are donated to the local food banks to help feed the hungry in our city.

Canstruction Lethbridge is a collaboration of the local Canstruction Board, Interfaith Food Bank and the Lethbridge Food Bank that work collaboratively together to organize, coordinate and host the annual Canstruction Lethbridge event. This partnership strives to make the most of resources and donations while reducing the duplication of services.

In order to help coordinate and promote this event, we are looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Intern for a part-time term position.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will:

Have knowledge and experience in Web and social media management

Have experience and/knowledge of documentation and Reporting/Info system management

Be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative

Have previous experience in project management, community engagement, or proven program management skills

Display superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships

Be open-minded and flexible while meeting objectives through planning and prioritization

Have previous experience in marketing/communications, planning and executing of those plans (specifically, awareness of social media campaigns)

Time Commitment

The successful applicant will commence duties in January 2026 and complete the internship by the middle of April 2026. Committee meetings are normally held virtually and workload can be scheduled around availability of interns and committee members.

Deliverables

Work together with the Canstruction Lethbridge Partners to coordinate campaign details and procedures for execution of support to Canstruction Lethbridge

Communicate regularly with the Canstruction Lethbridge Committee to ensure full participation and understanding, keep committee minutes and maintain central filing system for Canstruction Lethbridge documents

Maintain social media accounts for Canstruction Lethbridge

Maintain and create event signage

Maintain and update the Canstruction Lethbridge website

Create/update user guides for website and social media maintenance

Photograph (or use photos provided by the partners) all Canstruction Lethbridge events including build events, judging, awards ceremonies, tear-down events, etc. for social media

Promote all Canstruction Lethbridge events, partner events, and community events on website and social media channels

Work with the Canstruction Lethbridge Partners to ensure the website and social media are functional and provide reports as needed

Reports To:

The successful applicant will be responsible to all Canstruction Lethbridge Partners and can communicate via email or telephone. The intern will be expected to attend committee meetings and check in regularly to report on progress made or challenges faced.

Benefits:

In addition to a financial honorarium/bursary, the successful applicant will gain knowledge on web development and strong Social Networking skills, community development experience, and employment related experience. They will be able to use this project as a sample of their work.

Recognition:

The successful applicant is able to credit their name to their contributions and will be noted on an appropriate Canstruction Lethbridge press release.

To express interest in applying for this opportunity forward cover letter, resume and 3 references to admin@bergenassociates.com and schalkd@ae.ca.

Job Type: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4-5 months

Pay: Up to $3,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Work from home
Experience:

Web and Social media: 1 year (required) marketing and communications: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lethbridge, AB T1H 0E4