Summer Student – Digital & Community Programs Assistant

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About Lake Country Health

Lake Country Health is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving wellbeing, connection, and access to support services in Lake Country and the Central Okanagan. Our work includes mental health initiatives, caregiver support, youth programming, volunteer engagement, healthy aging initiatives, and community wellness programming.

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We are looking for a creative, community-minded summer student to join our small and collaborative team.

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Position Overview

The Digital & Community Programs Assistant will support both our online presence and our community programming activities throughout the summer. This role is ideal for a student who enjoys creativity, technology, communications, and community engagement.

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The successful candidate will help improve and maintain our Wix website, support digital communications, and assist with community wellness and outreach programs.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support updates and improvements to the Lake Country Health Wix website (you will receive training if you're not familiar with Wix, but experience with website writing is an asset)

• Assist with digital content creation, including graphics, photos, social media, and website content

• Help improve website accessibility, organization, and user experience

• Support community programs and events

• Assist with outreach, communications, and promotional activities

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community partners

• Help gather stories, photos, and impact information for communications and reporting

• Provide administrative and organizational support as needed

 

Desired Skills & Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong digital and computer skills

• Is comfortable learning or working within Wix

• Is creative and enjoys communications and design

• Has strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Is empathetic, community-minded, and passionate about helping others

• Is organized, adaptable, and self-motivated

• Enjoys working in a small, collaborative team environment

• Has an interest in mental health, community development, or nonprofit work

 

Experience with graphic design, photography, video, Canva, or social media is considered an asset.

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What You’ll Gain

• Experience working in the nonprofit and community health sector

• Opportunities to build digital communications and website skills

• Experience supporting community wellness initiatives and events

• Mentorship and collaboration within a supportive team environment

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community

 

Location

Lake Country, BC

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Compensation

$22/hour

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Term and Hours

280 hours total. 35 hours per week with some flexibility. The position can start as early as June 1 and ends by August 28.​

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Work Location: In person, with option to occasionally work remotely as duties permit.​

 

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to Brad Buie, Executive Director, at executivedirector@lakecountryhealth.ca. The position is opened until filled.