Job Title:

Communications and Marketing Summer Student

Company:	Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Location:	Napanee , ON
Job Reference:	ST.2026.01

Job Posting Reference #: ST.2026.01

Area of Assignment: Communications / Corporate Services

Basic Function and Scope:

The Communications and Marketing Summer Student will support the delivery of LACGH’s Corporate Communications Plan by executing tactical communications activities across internal and external channels. With a primary focus on social media and digital content creation, this role will help elevate LACGH’s presence, celebrate organizational achievements, and keep staff and the community informed. This is an excellent opportunity for a post-secondary student to gain hands-on experience in healthcare communications, nonprofit marketing, and stakeholder engagement within a dynamic community hospital setting.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday Days

Status: Temp Full-Time (May 4th – August 21st 2026)

Pay Rate: $17.60 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

Qualifications:

Experience

Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a post-secondary program in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or a related field.
Previous experience with social media content creation in a professional or organizational context is preferred.
Experience in a healthcare or nonprofit environment is an asset but not required.

Required Skills

Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
Proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn) and familiarity with best practices for each.
Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Basic photography or video editing skills are an asset.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role directly supports the following Communications Activities identified in the LACGH Corporate Communications Plan:

Hospital website – ongoing updates and marketing support.
Digital Communication Boards – content creation for internal electronic signage.
Little Extra Newsletter – content development and production.
Local News Announcements – drafting and distribution support.
Communications Briefings – ad-hoc support as required.
Patient Feedback and Balanced Scorecard – communications support as directed.

The incumbent will work within the external communication approval process, ensuring all content is reviewed and approved by the Communications Lead and/or CEO prior to release, as outlined in the Plan.

Physical Requirements:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying, please submit your updated resume and cover letter quoting the job posting reference number in the subject line to hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca.

For a complete list of duties, responsibilities or inquiries please contact Human Resources at:

Human Resources, Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, 8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4.

Phone: 613-354-3301 ext. 4456

Fax: 613-354-0729

Email: (see above)

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan. Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Quote Job Reference: ST.2026.01

Posted 2026-04-23