Communications Assistant C - Digital Communication Intern – Zero-waste

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Hiring Unit:
McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS)

Position Summary:

POSITION

Communications Assistant C - Digital Communication Intern – Zero-waste

CONTEXT

The mission of the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is to create a culture of sustainability at McGill. MOOS aims to identify, connect, and enhance efforts to incorporate principles of sustainability (ecological, social, and economic) into all areas of the University. We provide the institutional memory and knowledge, the network of partnerships, the framework for sustainability at McGill (Climate & Sustainability Strategy), and the seed funding (Sustainability Projects Fund) to facilitate the sustainability efforts of students, faculty, and staff.

Among its five long-term commitments, McGill aims to become zero-waste by 2035 by attaining a diversion rate of 90 percent, based on the internationally recognized standard. To achieve this target, the McGill community will have to make changes to campus waste infrastructure and supply chains, while also bolstering education and engagement initiatives.

See also: Facebook, and Instagram

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A passionate work environment with a dynamic, supportive, and caring team
• Personal and professional growth through the careful setting of your own goals
• Meaningful work that will contribute to the growth of sustainability at McGill
• Experience in engagement programs that is dynamic and supports various campus groups
• A mentoring relationship with your supervisor
• Being able to be, first and foremost, a student

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the Digital Communication Intern – Zero-waste will help create and manage content that supports McGill’s zero-waste initiatives. This includes:

• Creating and managing content for MOOS website and social media channels.
• Developing targeted content to promote zero-waste initiatives and educate the McGill community on proper waste-sorting.
• Working with the Zero-Waste Engagement Intern, along with Zero-Waste Ambassadors, to design and deliver content
• Photographing sustainability events and sharing live social media content, specifically for zero-waste events.
• Updating website content to ensure accuracy and high user engagement.
• Building relationships with other McGill teams and groups to cross-share content and expand reach of campaigns.
• Pitching content ideas and collaborating closely with the Digital Communication and Graphic Design interns to produce high-quality assets.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated experience creating and managing content for social media channels (e.g. Instagram, and Facebook).
• Strong written communication skills, with experience writing for social media.
• Highly organized and reliable, with the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Interest in social media marketing, and environmental and social sustainability.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and groups at McGill is an asset.
• Proficiency in French an asset.

Applicants must be a current McGill student and based in Montreal year-round (apart from vacations). Students from all faculties are welcome to apply.

SUPERVISOR: Chloe Hedley, Communications Officer
 

PLANNED STARTING DATE (flexible): 1 March, 2026
 

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a PDF of your C.V., a cover letter, and links to three examples of social media content you have created (including at least one video, as well as photos you have taken and captions you have written).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chloe Hedley, Communications Officer, [email protected]. See also: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization, and encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, people identifying as LGBTTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer, intersex), members of ethnic minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of one of these groups and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE C) $16.66

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-03-01

Position End Date:

2027-02-28

Deadline to Apply:

2026-02-14

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].