Marketing and Event Coordinator

Full-time vacant permanent position –  Fully Remote 

Who We Are

The Canada Homestay Network Society is a family-run, non-profit society, that has helped tens of thousands of students find a home away from home in Canada. We connect international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families for the past 30 years.

Be part of something that matters! Join a team that connects international students with compassionate and caring families in Canada, creating enriching cultural experiences for both students and host families.

About the Marketing and Event Coordinator position

Are you a creative, organized communicator who’s excited to grow your skills in writing, design, social media, and digital marketing? Do you want real responsibility, meaningful work, and mentorship?

Canada Homestay Network (CHN) is looking for a Marketing & Event Coordinator to help us support CHN’s business units, our international students, and the host families who welcome them. Our values guide everything we do: Listen Curiously, Collaborate Optimistically, Grow Courageously, Guide Compassionately, Give Wholeheartedly.

This is a permanent full-time (40hrs a week) position that can be based anywhere in Canada. The schedule will follow standard working hours, with occasional evening or weekend shifts, and may vary based on the selected candidate’s time zone.

It is a fully remote role with an hourly wage of $19.00 -23.50, inclusive of regional differentials and based on previous experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create or update graphics, flyers, posters, and digital content
• Prepare and ship brochures, banners, and promotional materials across Canada
• Support local outreach and community marketing initiatives
• Research and identify high ‑value community events that attract potential hosts, and coordinate CHN team participation
• Identify and develop sponsorships and collaborations with organizations that align with host recruitment goals
• Help update CHN’s websites and portals for clarity and accuracy
• Assist with guides, FAQs, and onboarding materials for hosts and students
• Publish engaging content, moderate comments, and support contests
• Contribute to newsletters and highlight host/student stories
• Plan and create social media messaging campaigns to drive traffic to CHN’s website and increase host inquiries
• Support branding, templates, email signatures, and internal updates
• Keep files, photos, and media assets organized
• Develop best practices, how-tos, and kits for team members to use for outreach and events

The successful candidate will have

• 1 - 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or digital media
• Great writing and editing skills
• Basic design ability (Canva required; Adobe is a plus)
• Diploma/degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• Comfort with social media and an interest in digital marketing
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn in a remote environment

How to Apply:

For a full view of the responsibilities and requirements, please review the complete job description. If you are interested in communicating with cultures from around the world and helping change international students live while in Canada, please apply with your resume, short cover letter, and 1-2 writing or design samples.

Applications for this role will be accepted until the position has been filled.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our recruitment process relies on human review. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, select, or assess candidates.

CHN is a Living Wage certified employer and determines our compensation based on where our team members live and work by using geographic differentials. As the living wage varies greatly across Canada, the differentials ensure that CHN is able to invest significantly in fair compensation packages across the country. The posted wage range for this role is inclusive of all regions as we are considering candidates from across the country.