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Position: Communications Intern
Classification: Casual Position, 1 year maximum
Salary: $25 per hour, 15 hours per week (extra hours during peak times may be required)
Application period: April 24, 2019 to April 30, 2019
Start Date: May 15, 2019
Department: College of Sustainability
Supervision: Sherry Elliott, Manager, Finance and Administration
PURPOSE OF POSITION
This individual is responsible for providing strategic support for sustainability communication, education, engagement, outreach, community partnerships, marketing/recruitment strategies for the College of Sustainability. This position will use various communications media platforms to inform, educate and engage a broad range of on-campus and off-campus stakeholders about Dalhousie's sustainability initiatives (including research, operations and academics).
This position will provide support and work closely with the Manager of Outreach and Partnerships, Program Manager, and Manager, Finance and Administration (F&A).
Direct supervision is given by Manager F&A.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Create content for the College's existing communication channels (College website, College e-newsletter, Brightspace etc.), social media accounts (Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter etc.) and the Sustainability@Dal web portal;
· Draft stories and profiles highlighting College faculty, students, and alumni;
· Create promotional material for College events;
· Maintain inventory of College print, video and photographic archives and publicity templates (posters, newsletters, etc.);
· Liaise with other Dalhousie units (Office of Sustainability, DSUSO, student societies, research services etc.) and off-campus community groups and organizations involved in sustainability;
· Assist in the continued development of an alumni engagement strategy and maintain the College alumni and community partnership databases;
· Develop metrics to track the reach and impact of various College communication campaigns, education and engagement initiatives.
· Assist in development and publicity of outreach initiatives to increase public awareness
· Create procedural document for Communication Assistant position.
EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate of Dalhousie University's Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) program preferred. High-level written and verbal communication skills essential. Candidate should possess impeccable interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism. Time management and flexibility are of the utmost importance and self-direction and independence are required to flourish in this role. An understanding of Brightspace is necessary. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel etc.) AEM Content Management and graphic design (Canva, Adobe etc.) essential. Proficiency required with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.).
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE. Applications must include a cover letter and a résumé with contact information for two references. Applications should be sent by email to:
Sherry Elliott
Manager of Finance and Administration
College of Sustainability, Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applicants from Aboriginal people, persons with disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
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