Type: summer job / summer student position
Organization: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Waterkeeper is a charity working for a swimmable, drinkable, fishable future.
Our programs bring together law, science, culture, and digital media in order
to connect and empower people to restore polluted places, protect human health,
and promote thriving natural spaces.
We are looking for a talented copywriter who is passionate about beaches,
nature, swimming and other water sports. You will work with the team behind
Swim Guide, a beach information service that provides daily water quality
updates for 7,000 beaches.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
• writing articles for the new Swim Guide “Beach Basics” series to educate
beach goers about safety and environmental issues,
• helping to develop and execute social media campaigns that promote Great
Lakes beaches,
• helping to update Swim Guide beach data.
This is the perfect job for someone interested in journalism or marketing who
wants to help protect swimmable water and public health.
You should apply for this position if:
• You are interested in recreational water quality issues and passionate about
protecting public health and the environment;
• You have strong internet research skills;
• You write well for a general audience, with an emphasis on writing for the
web;
• You have a great work ethic and are able to accomplish tasks on time and
independently.
Our funding requires that you be returning to school in September 2016 and are
under the age of 30. This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs and
Ontario Summer Experience programs.
Compensation and hours:
This is a full-time position (35-40 hours per week, not to exceed 458 hours).
Compensation: $15/ hour.
To Apply:
Each application must include:
• A letter that describes why you want the Swim Guide Ambassador position.
(Note: This is our favourite part of the application – we look for style,
personality, spelling, grammar, and your perspective on the job description.)
• Your resumé
• Names and contact information for two references.
Please submit your application as soon as possible to:
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
admin@waterkeeper.ca
Re: Swim Guide Ambassador Position
The position is available immediately. Applications will be reviewed as they
arrive.
Sorry, but we can only respond to those candidates selected for an interview.
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper is committed to having a skilled, diversified
workforce reflective of the Toronto community, and to the equitable
representation of women, aboriginal peoples, and members of a visible minority
group.
