We’re looking for a Digital Media Student to join Clarington’s Communications team!

Why Clarington?

Clarington is a community full of possibilities.

As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region, Clarington is home to over 107,000 residents across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. With our population expected to double by 2051, Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and small-town charm. We’re known for our thriving energy and agricultural sectors, vibrant historic downtowns, and exceptional quality of life.

Our team thrives in a collaborative environment that promotes work-life balance and meaningful community impact. We value accountability, integrity, and respect, and we are deeply committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. Together, we’re building a stronger Clarington — for today and for future generations.

The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?

About the Role

Vacancy Status: This posting is for a newly created position.

Reporting to the Marketing and Engagement Supervisor, the successful candidate will work closely with Digital Media Specialist from June 8 to July 31, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Digital Media Specialist on social media content development and management.
• Assist in writing and scheduling engaging social media content across various platforms.
• Capture and edit video and photos that align with Clarington’s brand and engage our various target audiences.
• Attend and provide support at occasional weekend/after-hours events, engaging with eventgoers, capturing content and helping create a welcoming, positive event experience.
• Provide administrative support to the team in support of Clarington’s digital media program (e.g. track data and performance, sort and tag digital assets).
• Assist with special projects as needed, including reviewing website content and resources.
• Review and approve community events in the online events calendar.
• Assist in preparing online newsletters, including proofreading content and verifying links and accessibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including those specific to the department.

What you bring

• Current enrolment in a diploma or degree program in Marketing, Digital Media, Communications or a related discipline.
  • Candidates must currently be enrolled in or returning to full-time studies in a recognized post-secondary educational institution.
  • Documentation that provides proof of current enrolment and identifies your status in the program must be submitted with your application.
  • Failure to provide documentation will disqualify you from consideration.
• Familiarity with using various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube), including experience creating stories, reels and video content.
• Photography skills and demonstrated experience filming and editing short-form content.
• Creative mindset, up to date with industry trends and emerging digital media techniques to enhance Clarington’s social media strategies.
• A friendly, positive attitude, feel comfortable engaging with community members.
• Strong communications and copywriting skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with web content management systems would be an asset.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat and knowledge of accessibility-related requirements (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) would be an asset.
• Experience in creating online newsletters in Mailchimp or similar software would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

What we offer

• Hourly rate: $20.00 per hour.
• Hours of work: 35 hours per week.
• This position is currently eligible for a flexible work arrangement option. Further details on this program will be discussed through the selection process.
• Hands-on experience in digital marketing and media production, with the opportunity to build a professional portfolio with real-world projects as part of a creative and high-performing team.

Additional Information

A satisfactory criminal record check and proof of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate.

Pre-employment testing may consist of written and oral assessments. To be considered successful, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 60% on each test. The highest score attained across the assessments will be used in the final award decision.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted untilMay 17, 2026, at 11:59pm.

To learn more about employment with the Municipality of Clarington and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity,visit: www.clarington.net/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Equity

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to equity, diversity, and creating a respectful and barrier-free workplace.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. To request support or accessible formats, please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net.

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection can be directed to Human Resources at careers@clarington.net.