About Penny Appeal Canada:

Penny Appeal Canada is a humanitarian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities across Canada and around the world. Through sustainable development projects, emergency relief efforts, and advocacy campaigns, we aim to alleviate poverty, provide access to education and healthcare, and empower marginalized groups to build brighter futures.

Position Overview:

Penny Appeal Canada is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and committed candidates to join our Marketing & Communications team as a Junior Graphic Designer & Video Editor.

This role is ideal for a student or recent graduate with a passion for visual storytelling and a keen eye for design. Working closely with the OGN (Orange Grove Network) team,the successful candidate will support the creation of high-quality graphic and video content to amplify our humanitarian mission, promote events, and engage diverse audiences across social media and donor platforms.

While this is an entry-level role, we welcome applicants with foundational skills in graphic design or video editing, and a willingness to learn and contribute creatively.

Responsibilities:

Graphic Design Tasks

• Design branded graphics for social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)
  
• Create visual assets for donor outreach such as pitch decks, one-pagers, and email headers
  
• Develop event materials including posters, banners, invitations, and thank-you cards
  
• Ensure brand consistency across all OGN materials and communications
  
• Assist in the creation of promotional merchandise designs (e.g., tote bags, apparel)
  

Video Editing Tasks

• Edit short-form video content for social media, donor updates, and event recaps
  
• Add music, captions, transitions, and branding elements to enhance video quality
  
• Rework raw video footage into polished clips suitable for different platforms (Reels, YouTube)
  
• Organize and archive media assets for internal use and future reference
  

Social Media & Content Support

• Assist with storyboarding and designing visual content for campaigns and scheduled posts
  
• Design static and carousel posts tailored for each platform
  
• Support influencer/partner content by editing or formatting video and graphic assets
  
• Keep up with current trends in digital design, including transitions and typography
  

Team Collaboration

• Join weekly creative check-ins with the OGN team
  
• Coordinate with marketing and fundraising colleagues to deliver design needs
  
• Respond to internal requests in a timely manner and iterate based on feedback

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Media Production, or a related field
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.)
• Strong creative and visual communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Interest in humanitarian and charitable work is an asset
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple design requests and timelines
• Must be between the ages of 1530 at the start of the employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• International students are not eligible

Start Date: June 9, 2025

Duration: 8 Weeks

Position: 1

Ages: 15-30

Hourly Rate- CAD $22

Position: 1 (GTA, and/or Alberta)