Association
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Communication Specialist
Are you a motivated, creative self-starter with a curiosity about Ontario’s
agricultural sector? Then this might be the j
Full time position with hourly wage
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) has been supporting
responsible agriculture at the grassroots for the last several decades through
education programs, stewardship opportunities and local farm clubs. We are now
seeking a dynamic individual to help enhance our approach to education and
outreach. We are offering a full-time junior to – intermediate position based
in the OSCIA office for an individual who is passionate about a vibrant
agricultural sector, the environment, and communications. The Communication
Specialist will take direction from the Environmental Programs Manager to
promote education and incentive opportunities available to agricultural
producers as well as successes achieved by local farmers.
Duties:
• Develop creative communications materials for environmental programs using
Indesign
• Carry out promotional strategies to support programs delivered by OSCIA
• Facilitate outreach and follow-up with program participants through the
development of surveys and questionnaires to fulfill reporting requirements
• Create and curate content for social media platforms, including Facebook and
Twitter
• Tracking activities (as required) related to agricultural applied research
projects, and preparing reports.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of agricultural Best Management Practices and experience
working with the farming sector;
• Interest in communicating complex technical messages in creative and
meaningful ways ? through clear language;
• Work independently while maintaining tight deadlines and holding
accountability for projects;
• Keen creative abilities demonstrated through previous work;
• Self-starter, energetic, with a positive attitude;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Completion of a university degree in a related field;
• One to five years experience in a related field;
• French language skills considered an asset;
• Valid Driver’s License.
Location: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario
Please respond through email by Friday, August 28, 2015 to:
environment.careers@ontariosoilcrop.org
Compensation for the position will be commensurate with education and
experience.
