The SEO Specialist Intern will get to experience working alongside a team of professionals in improving a website's overall rankings on search engines such as Google while utilizing their researching, analysing, and creative skills. The SEO Specialist will participate in tasks such as content strategy, link building and keyword strategy to increase rankings on all major search networks as well as learn about strategies in content marketing, content growth and SEO.

This role will involve working closely with the Operations Manager on a weekly basis. The SEO Specialist Intern will have the opportunity to apply their skills to solve various “real world” challenges faced by the company and have the opportunity to become a valuable team player over a timeframe determined by the employer, the student and/or the student's supervisor.

Core responsibilities

1. Search Engine Optimization

i. Maintain the company website and profiles in conjunction with the Operations Manager

ii. Devise a SEO plan to increase search rankings on Google, drive up views to the website, profiles, and blogs, and increase social media following

iii. Review and analyze company sites and profiles for areas that can be improved and optimized

iv. Execute the SEO plan in a timely fashion

v. Perform ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities

vi. Research and implement content recommendations for organic SEO success

vii. Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine optimization

This role will involve working closely with the Operations Manager on a weekly basis.

Given the start-up feel of our organization, there may be variation in the hours worked from week to week. The SEO Specialist will attempt to adapt to these flexible work hours. The SEO Specialist will be asked to work from home. It is essential to stay disciplined and ask for additional structure if required in order to succeed in this role.

The expected hours of work is flexible to meet your program needs.