Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

About the Company

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario. Formed in 1968, MVCA’s mandate is to manage the watershed’s resources in partnership with our eleven member municipalities and the Province of Ontario. With more than 250 lakes and wetlands, the Mississippi River watershed encompasses an area of 3,750 km² from its headwaters at Mazinaw Lake to its confluence at the Ottawa River. Together with the drainage areas of the Carp River, MVCA has a total jurisdiction of 4353 km². Protecting the needs of landowners and the environment by using an Integrated Approach to Watershed Management, MVCA works to keep your drinking water, local ecosystems, and your property safe. Let us help you reconnect with the natural environment by visiting locally significant areas, taking up stewardship practices at home or by monitoring your water quality.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Job Title

Communications Assistant - Intern

Job Description

**Job Title** Communications Assistant – Intern **Role Summary** Execute and support the organization’s corporate communications strategy, including content creation, media management, and analytics, to enhance stakeholder engagement and brand consistency across digital and print channels. **Expectations** - Post‑secondary student in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field. - Available to work 24‑30 hours per week during the internship term. - Reliable personal transportation required. - Demonstrate initiative, strong time‑management, and the ability to collaborate across functional teams. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Plan and budget annual and project‑specific communications activities. 2. Conduct audience research and develop segmented messaging strategies. 3. Draft storyboards, write copy, and curate visual/audio assets for social media, radio, and print. 4. Edit and update web content, ensuring clarity, tone, and SEO best practices. 5. Analyze social media metrics, generate performance reports, and recommend optimization actions. 6. Assist in client journey mapping and digital interface design to improve communication outreach. 7. Coordinate with colleagues on campaign development and execution across multiple platforms. **Required Skills** - Strong written and verbal communication, copywriting, and editing. - Proficiency in storyboarding, content mock‑up creation, and multimedia editing (audio/video). - Experience with web authoring and social media content management. - Analytical mindset: comfortable working with data analytics tools and interpreting metrics. - Excellent planning, prioritization, and time‑management. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Current enrollment or recent completion of a post‑secondary program in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related discipline. - No additional certifications required; knowledge of content management systems and analytics platforms is advantageous.

Carleton place, Canada

On site

Fresher

05-11-2025