Organization:
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Job
Type: Seasonal
Type: Seasonal
Location:
Calgary, Alberta AB
Calgary, Alberta AB
Posting
Date: Apr 23, 2015
Date: Apr 23, 2015
Deadline:
May 01, 2015
May 01, 2015
Website:
http://www.natureconservancy.ca
http://www.natureconservancy.ca
Organization
Description:
Description:
Job
Description:
Description:
The
Communications Intern will assist the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in
Alberta with a number of tasks, ranging from researching and writing stories aimed
at NCC donors and supporters in the Alberta region, along with photo research
and archiving, media tracking, media outreach, brochure design and other
communications related activities. Working independently and with NCC staff,
the Communications Intern will assist with planning, research, writing and
editing of digital and print publications, particularly NCC’s website and print
publication. The successful candidate will also assist with tasks within the
development department when needed including special events, outreach and
prospect research.
Communications Intern will assist the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in
Alberta with a number of tasks, ranging from researching and writing stories aimed
at NCC donors and supporters in the Alberta region, along with photo research
and archiving, media tracking, media outreach, brochure design and other
communications related activities. Working independently and with NCC staff,
the Communications Intern will assist with planning, research, writing and
editing of digital and print publications, particularly NCC’s website and print
publication. The successful candidate will also assist with tasks within the
development department when needed including special events, outreach and
prospect research.
This
position is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to apply classroom
theories and skills to practical and hands-on work. The ideal candidate for
this position would be a student currently enrolled in a communications, public
relations or journalism program at a post secondary institution. This person
would also have a keen interest in nature and science. This position is based
in the Calgary, and a candidate who is familiar with conservation in Alberta
would be preferred. We’re also looking for someone who has a valid driver’s
license, and the flexibly to work a few evenings and weekends when required.
Applicants should be prepared to work until the end of August 2015.
position is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to apply classroom
theories and skills to practical and hands-on work. The ideal candidate for
this position would be a student currently enrolled in a communications, public
relations or journalism program at a post secondary institution. This person
would also have a keen interest in nature and science. This position is based
in the Calgary, and a candidate who is familiar with conservation in Alberta
would be preferred. We’re also looking for someone who has a valid driver’s
license, and the flexibly to work a few evenings and weekends when required.
Applicants should be prepared to work until the end of August 2015.
Reporting
Relationships
Relationships
The
Communications Intern will be supervised by the Communications Coordinator. The
intern will perform daily tasks alongside staff while simultaneously being
mentored. When working in the office the intern will work both independently
and as a team with other members of the Communications and Development team.
Daily communication, distribution of tasks and feedback will be provided.
Communications Intern will be supervised by the Communications Coordinator. The
intern will perform daily tasks alongside staff while simultaneously being
mentored. When working in the office the intern will work both independently
and as a team with other members of the Communications and Development team.
Daily communication, distribution of tasks and feedback will be provided.
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
–
Assist in researching and sourcing stories for digital and print publications
Assist in researching and sourcing stories for digital and print publications
–
Assist in editing and proofreading stories for digital and print publications
Assist in editing and proofreading stories for digital and print publications
–
Write stories for NCC’s digital and print publications
Write stories for NCC’s digital and print publications
–
Upload images to the NCC Image Database and tag them appropriately
Upload images to the NCC Image Database and tag them appropriately
–
Where needed, perform interviews of staff or external sources
Where needed, perform interviews of staff or external sources
–
Media outreach throughout Alberta
Media outreach throughout Alberta
–
Development projects: special events, outreach and research
Development projects: special events, outreach and research
–
Assist with ongoing activities as needed
Assist with ongoing activities as needed
Qualifications:
Specific
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
–
Assist in researching and sourcing stories for digital and print publications
Assist in researching and sourcing stories for digital and print publications
–
Assist in editing and proofreading stories for digital and print publications
Assist in editing and proofreading stories for digital and print publications
–
Write stories for NCC’s digital and print publications
Write stories for NCC’s digital and print publications
–
Upload images to the NCC Image Database and tag them appropriately
Upload images to the NCC Image Database and tag them appropriately
–
Where needed, perform interviews of staff or external sources
Where needed, perform interviews of staff or external sources
–
Media outreach throughout Alberta
Media outreach throughout Alberta
–
Development projects: special events, outreach and research
Development projects: special events, outreach and research
–
Assist with ongoing activities as needed
Assist with ongoing activities as needed
This
position is a paid internship funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants
must meet the following requirements;
position is a paid internship funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants
must meet the following requirements;
•
be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
•
have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and
intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and
intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
•
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection
has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act3
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection
has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act3
•
be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant
provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant
provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Apply
To:
To:
To
apply for this internship, please your email your resume and cover letter to kara.rapke@natureconservancy.ca.
apply for this internship, please your email your resume and cover letter to kara.rapke@natureconservancy.ca.
The
Nature Conservancy of Canada is the nation’s leading land conservation
organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the
species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its partners have helped to protect
more than 2.7 million acres coast to coast. The Nature Conservancy of Canada
has conserved 234,000 acres in Alberta.
Nature Conservancy of Canada is the nation’s leading land conservation
organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the
species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its partners have helped to protect
more than 2.7 million acres coast to coast. The Nature Conservancy of Canada
has conserved 234,000 acres in Alberta.
