Position: Outreach Coordinator
Type: 12 month, full-time paid internship (see below)
Organization: Land Stewardship Centre of Canada
Website: http://www.landstewardship.org
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, and working closely with Land
Stewardship Centre (LSC) staff, the Outreach Coordinator will assist
in the development of and be responsible for the implementation of
projects and initiatives which raise awareness of LSC and market its
programs and services to community stewardship groups and other key
stakeholders.
This is a 12 mont
h, full-time (up to 35 hours per week) paid intern
position that starts August 1, 2014 (or sooner if possible).
Roles and Responsibilities
• Implementing the Community Stewardship Visitation Program;
• Liaising with community stewardship organizations and other key stakeholders;
• Attending special events and trade shows to promote LSC and its programs;
• Assisting with event planning and implementation;
• Assisting with fund development activities such as preparing cases
for support and donor recognition activities;
• Assisting with public relations activities such as preparing website
content, and developing and delivery presentations;
• Assisting with research and development of promotional brochures,
fact sheets and other information materials;
• Maintaining LSC’s suite of relevant and current stewardship resources;
• Performing minor administrative tasks;
• Travel within the province of Alberta.
Qualifications
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups;
• Excellent organizational, public speaking, oral and written skills;
• The ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Computer proficiency and strong research skills;
• Marketing, public relations and event coordination education and/or
experience is an asset;
• A proven communicator, problem-solver, critical thinker and
contributor in a team environment;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends;
• Class 5 license (GDL is acceptable) and clean driver’s abstract;
• Reliable transportation and insurance coverage is an asset;
• Understanding and/or knowledge of the environment, conservation,
stewardship sectors is a definite asset.
Locations
The position is based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Additional Information
The successful applicant must meet IEYC Intern Eligibility Criteria, including:
• Be under the age of 30.
• Have graduated from a post-secondary institution (i.e. College,
University, Technical School).
• Be Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
• Be unemployed or underemployed (i.e. work outside their field of
study, work under contract, or work part-time).
• Be eligible for full-time employment (i.e. not returning to school).
• Have not previously participated in a Federal youth
employment/education program (previous participants of summer
employment programs are still eligible).
Please ensure you are eligible prior to submitting an application to LSC.
Application Requirements
Please include a cover letter and resume to:
jenna@landstewardship.org
