Co-op Student, Communications & Engagement

Role: Co-op Student, Communications & Engagement 

Reports to: Specialist, Digital Communications
Location: Remote
Type: Term from January 5, 2026 – May 1, 2026; 35 hours per week
Wage: $22.50 per hour

Posting open until: 
Friday November 7 at 4:00pm PST

About NNPBC

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC) is the professional association representing all four nursing designations in BC – Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs).

NNPBC is home for nurses in BC, transforming health and health systems through the breadth of nursing expertise. NNPBC supports and promotes excellence in all domains of nursing practice and enables nurses to lead, influence, and transform health, the health care system, health and social policy, and the nursing profession itself.

NNPBC is committed to truth and reconciliation, guided by the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism practice standards for nurses in BC. We actively advance the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, the recommendations from In Plain Sight, and the Calls to Action and Calls to Justice from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and MMIWG report. Our work is multigenerational, and we are dedicated to meaningful, ongoing reconciliation efforts. A personal and professional commitment to culturally safer practices, cultural humility, anti-racism, justice and equity is core to this role.

Role Summary

NNPBC is seeking a motivated and creative Co-op Student, Communications & Engagement to support our Communications and Engagement department. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital communications, social media management and content development while contributing to the visibility and engagement of our organization.

Reporting to the Specialist, Digital Communications, our Co-op Student, Communications & Engagement will assist in maintaining our online presence, supporting outreach activities and ensuring our communications are accessible and engaging.

We offer a fully remote work environment, and an organizational culture focused on safety, joy, and meaningful contributions to the health of British Columbians through the powerful work of nursing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This role includes a variety of duties, such as:

Social Media

• Generate and schedule posts within an established framework and calendar
• Monitor accounts, engage with followers and flag opportunities for growth or improvement
• Conduct research to support content creation and engagement (e.g., identifying relevant hashtags, or researching similar organizations that can help share and amplify content)
• Keep tools such as Linktree updated with current and relevant links
• Ensure all images and graphics include appropriate alt text and follow accessibility best practices

Webinar and Educational Event Delivery

• Assist with preparing speaker materials and promotional content for webinars, including bios, session descriptions and visuals
• Support live webinar logistics such as managing chat/Q&A and monitoring attendee engagement
• Support the creation and distribution of follow-up communications such as thank-you emails, webinar recordings, resource links and feedback surveys

Website Content and Maintenance

• Generate a variety of content such as blogs, tip sheets, webinar summaries, visual assets, etc.
• Support website updates and posting
• Update member-facing directories related to external offerings (e.g., job postings, courses, conferences sessions, research opportunities, etc.)

Email Marketing

• Create and format member email campaigns with direction from the Communications Specialist

Events & Conferences

• Contribute to content creation for events, such as writing blurbs, editing profiles, preparing visual assets, developing social media posts, etc.
• Coordinate with award recipients, speakers, and workshop hosts to gather bios, quotes, session details, and photos

Administrative & Team Support

• Maintain organized digital files and spreadsheets related to communications, member engagement and events
• Perform other communications-related tasks as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary program in British Columbia, such as Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, English, Writing, Business, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

To perform the role successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with attention to detail
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Mailchimp, website CMS (e.g., WordPress) and/or Canva is an asset
• An interest in digital engagement, accessibility and inclusive communication practices
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities and contribute to a collaborative team
• A mix of formal education and/or lived, community-based experience that demonstrates readiness to contribute meaningfully to this role

Interested?

Join us in shaping the future of nursing in BC. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about elevating largest healthcare group in BC. Please apply by Friday November 7 at 4:00pm PST, with a resume and cover letter, detailing how you meet the qualifications and align with NNPBC values.

NNPBC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We recognize that there are a variety of experiences that contribute to the overall qualifications for each role. If you feel that you could excel in this position, but do not necessarily meet the formal requirements, we’d still love to hear from you. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented groups.

We value the time and effort applicants invest in the process and will carefully review all submissions. Thank you for considering joining us in the work of NNPBC - we look forward to the possibility of working together!