Marketing Assistant Practicum Placement (Part-Time)

Marketing Assistant – Practicum Placement (Part-Time)

Organization: Vantage Jobs

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Edmonton, AB)

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: As per institutional practicum requirements

About Vantage Jobs

Vantage Jobs is a growing recruitment and career development company focused on helping individuals—especially women—navigate the job market through career guidance, resume support, and employer connections.

Role Overview

Vantage Jobs is offering a practicum placement opportunity for students interested in digital marketing, branding, and content creation.

This role provides hands-on, supervised learning experience in managing social media platforms, supporting marketing campaigns, and building brand presence in a startup environment. The selected candidate will work closely with the founder to develop practical skills aligned with academic learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Create and schedule engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

Design posts, captions, and campaigns aligned with Vantage Jobs’ brand

Support the management and growth of social media pages (engagement, reach, visibility)

Assist with marketing campaigns for events, workshops, and hiring initiatives

Monitor trends and contribute creative ideas for content and campaigns

Respond to messages and comments professionally and in a timely manner

Support promotion of employer partnerships and success stories

Assist with general marketing and branding activities

Learning Outcomes

Gain hands-on experience in social media marketing and brand management

Build a portfolio of real-world campaigns and content

Understand digital marketing strategies and audience engagement

Learn employer branding and recruitment marketing fundamentals

Develop communication, creativity, and campaign planning skills

Supervision & Support

Direct mentorship from the Founder / Recruitment Consultant

Regular feedback and guidance

Support with practicum evaluations and required documentation

Exposure to real business operations in a startup environment

Eligibility Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field)

Practicum/internship must be a mandatory requirement for academic credit

Strong interest in digital marketing, branding, or social media

Good written English communication skills

Basic knowledge of Canva or similar tools

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Access to a laptop and reliable internet

Nice to Have (Optional)

Experience managing social media pages or personal brand

Basic understanding of analytics (engagement, impressions, growth)

Interest in recruitment, career development, or community initiatives

Work Schedule

Flexible part-time hours aligned with institutional practicum requirements and business needs.

Important Note (Compliance)

This is an unpaid practicum placement offered strictly as part of an academic program.

Candidates must provide confirmation from their institution that this placement qualifies for practicum/internship credit.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to

Subject line: Marketing Practicum Application – Vantage Jobs

Job Type: Practicum Placement (Unpaid)

Work Location: Hybrid (Edmonton, AB)