We are thrilled to offer a summer position again this year.
Funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program, and topped up by SCGC to meet our commitment as a living wage employer, our Communications Specialist position is open to students who are:
- between 15 and 30 years old;
- have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN);
- and are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
In this position, you will work with the Executive Director and Communications Director to:
- update social media channels;
- create social media content where necessary;
- research policy related to nature preservation, climate action, water protection and smart land use;
- summarize local environmental and policy opportunities from youth perspective;
- outreach with other youth organizations about climate change, local environment and policy opportunities;
- virtually attend board meetings and work meetings as required;
- coordinate with leadership team on various educational communication initiatives and deadlines;
- report progress on activities in a timely manner to leadership team;
- update shared calendars to reflect meeting schedules and appointments;
- collaborate with board members and other staff via cloud based software on projects and campaigns.
Skills that are important to success in the position:
- Adaptability
- The ability to achieve or adjust goals and behaviours when expected or unexpected change occurs, by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks. For example, one uses this skill to change work plans to meet new deadlines, learn how to work with new tools and improve skills through feedback.
- Collaboration
- The ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal. For example, at work, we use this skill to provide meaningful support to team members while completing a project.
- Communication
- The ability to receive, understand, consider, and share information and ideas through speaking, listening, and interacting with others. For example, we use this skill to listen to instructions, serve customers and discuss ideas.
- Creativity and Innovation
- The ability to imagine, develop, express, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that are novel, unexpected, or challenge existing methods and norms. For example, we use this skill to discover better ways of doing things, develop new products, and deliver services in a new way.
- Digital Skills
- The ability to use digital technology and tools to find, manage, apply, create, and share information and content. For example, we use this skill to create spreadsheets, safely use social media, and securely make online purchases.
- Problem-solving
- The ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions. Problem solving helps you to address issues, monitor success, and learn from the experience. For example, we use this skill to make hiring decisions, select courses of action and troubleshoot technical failures.
- Reading and/or Writing
- The ability to find, understand, use, or share information presented through written words, symbols, and images. For example, reading is used to locate information on forms and drawings, and to read items such as emails, reports, news articles, blog posts and instructions. Writing is used to fill out forms and applications, and write emails, reports and social media posts.
To apply, send your resume and a cover letter, outlining in brief your interest in the position, and what you hope to achieve through it, before end-of-day May 16th.
