Job Summary

We’re looking for a creative, organized, and digitally savvy Social Media Intern to support our online presence and help amplify Hackergal’s mission to inspire girls* and gender-diverse learners in STEAM. This role is perfect for someone who loves storytelling, keeps up with social trends, and wants hands-on experience growing a purpose-driven brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, schedule, and publish engaging and relevant content across Hackergal’s social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Facebook).
• In collaboration with the Marketing Team, monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages, and support community management.
• Track analytics and help prepare weekly performance summaries.
• Assist in developing social content calendars and brainstorming fresh, inclusive, youth-friendly content ideas.
• Edit short-form videos, graphics, and reels using Canva or similar tools.
• Support live event coverage during hackathons, workshops, and special campaigns.
• Maintain organized asset folders and assist with digital storytelling projects as needed.
• May support other marketing related projects
• May require local travel to events to capture footage!
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring:

• Passion for digital storytelling, social media, and empowering youth in STEAM.
• Commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility as well as promoting a respectful office, working and learning environment
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable creating graphics or short videos (Opportunity to learn and use Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, etc.).
• Ability to film and create exciting content.
• Comfortable being featured on camera for social media.
• Familiarity with trending formats on Instagram and TikTok.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with a small, mission-driven team.
• If you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply anyways! We’re always looking for talented people!

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience creating social media content, and seeing the impacts of your work through analytics!
• Mentorship from an experienced Marketing team!
• A portfolio of creations
• The chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization shaping the next generation of tech leaders.
• Work out of the DMZ - a Toronto based tech hub!

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs! As such, candidates must meet the criteria met through the program. Applicants must be between the ages of 15-30 to be considered, and a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee and hold a valid Social Insurance Number.