Marketing & Community Partnerships Coordinator (Student Position)
Location: Richmond, BC
Compensation: $23.34/hour
Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Hours
About Us
OKICK Boxing Studio is more than a kickboxing gym. We're a fast-growing, community-driven fitness brand based in Richmond, BC, dedicated to building confidence, improving mental health, and creating positive social impact through martial arts.
In addition to adult kickboxing and youth self-defense programs, we actively collaborate with schools, youth organizations, community groups, and local businesses to make fitness more accessible and meaningful. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who shares our passion for marketing, community engagement, and purpose-driven business.
About the Role
We're looking for a creative, motivated, and outgoing student to join our team as a Marketing & Community Partnerships Coordinator.
This role combines social media marketing, content creation, and partnership development. You'll work directly with the founders to help grow OKICK's online presence while building meaningful relationships with community organizations, non-profit organizations, schools, and local businesses.
This is not a typical internship—you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, lead initiatives, and see your work make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities1. Community Partnerships & Business Development (Core Focus)
A major focus of this role is helping OKICK expand its community impact through meaningful partnerships.
You will:
- Research and identify potential non-profit organizations, schools, youth programs, community centres, charities, and local organizations
- Develop partnership ideas that support youth development, wellness, anti-bullying education, and community engagement
- Assist with outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and in-person networking
- Help organize partnership opportunities, community events, and collaborative programs
- Explore funding opportunities, sponsorships, and long-term community initiatives
You'll also assist in developing corporate wellness programs, employee benefit partnerships, and collaborations with local businesses to support sustainable business growth.
2. Marketing & Social Media (Core Focus)
- Create engaging Instagram posts, Reels, Stories, TikTok videos, and other short-form content
- Capture photos and videos during classes and community events
- Assist with content planning and campaign execution
- Support Google Ads, email marketing, and promotional campaigns
- Stay up to date with social media trends and recommend creative content ideas
3. Research & Growth Strategy
- Conduct market and competitor research
- Analyze campaign performance and recommend improvements
- Support marketing and business development initiatives through data-driven insights
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Currently studying Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
- Passionate about marketing, branding, and digital storytelling
- Active on Instagram, TikTok, or other social media platforms
- Comfortable creating short-form video content
- Outgoing and confident communicating with businesses and community organizations
- Creative, organized, and proactive
- Interested in community engagement and making a positive social impact
Bonus Skills
- Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar content creation tools
- Google Ads or Meta Ads experience
- Photography or videography skills
- Event planning or partnership experience
- Passion for fitness, youth development, or community service
Eligibility Requirement
- Must be legally eligible to participate in the Riipen FuturePath program. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person.
Compensation & Benefits
- $23.34/hour
- $530 worth of signing bonus (membership & merchandise).
- Flexible work schedule
- Free on-site parking
- Hands-on mentorship from business owners
- Real-world experience in marketing, partnership development, and community engagement
- Opportunity to lead projects and build a professional portfolio
- Friendly, supportive, and energetic team environmentWhy Join OKICK?
At OKICK, you'll do more than create social media posts.
You'll help grow a purpose-driven business by developing real partnerships with schools, charities, non-profit organizations, community groups, and local businesses. Your work will contribute directly to initiatives that promote youth development, wellness, confidence, and stronger communities.
If you're looking for meaningful experience where your ideas can make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume
- A short cover letter telling us why you're interested in this role
- Links to your Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or other social media accounts (personal or professional) that best showcase your creativity and communication style
- Examples of social media content, videos, campaigns, or accounts you've created or managed (if available)
Optional (Recommended):
In 3–5 sentences, tell us about one creative marketing campaign or community partnership idea that could help grow OKICK Boxing Studio. We're more interested in your creativity, passion, and problem-solving than polished presentations.
Pay: $23.34 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you Canadian citizen or holding PR?
Language:
Work Location: In person
