Position: Communications
Intern, Ontario
Organization: The Nature Conservancy of
Canada
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Intern, Ontario
Organization: The Nature Conservancy of
Canada
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $16/hr (35 hrs/week)
Duration: Early June to early September 2016
Duration: Early June to early September 2016
Overview
The
Nature Conservancy of Canada is loo
Nature Conservancy of Canada is loo
king for an energetic, motivated, intern to
join our Ontario region communications team in Toronto. The successful
candidate will assume a support role in the delivery of communications
activities and public relations, and will work with the Ontario Region
Communications Manager in collaboration with some work with National
communications staff.
An
ideal candidate will help us build strong, respectful relations with news media
and communities in Ontario, as well as help create engaging content and design
for our outward facing media platforms to share our conservation projects,
stories and successes with the broader public.
ideal candidate will help us build strong, respectful relations with news media
and communities in Ontario, as well as help create engaging content and design
for our outward facing media platforms to share our conservation projects,
stories and successes with the broader public.
Key
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
The
intern will:
intern will:
- Research
and write content for the NCC website, E-bulletins and publications; - Help
prepare media releases for distribution to newspapers, radio, tv and
web-based outlets; - Update
and streamline existing media contact and photo databases; - Help
draft donor and support materials; - Help
plan and organize special events such as press conferences, Conservation
Volunteers Days; - Participate
in community events, meetings, trade shows and conferences; - Help
plan, organize and participate in property announcements; plan, organize
and participate in site tours; - Provide
regular posts and photos for NCC’s social media platforms while helping
recognize corporate partners; - Assist
with reviewing and editing of proposals and other documents for our
Development and Marketing staff; - Help
ensure that all regional communications and materials are consistent with
the national brand and image guidelines as established by the national
office; - Support
regional staff in the promotion and execution of a variety of public
special events, including property tours and small socials, to raise
awareness of NCC in support of our activities; - Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
This
internship would be of interest to a candidate who studied in the field of
communications, public relations, or potentially a science graduate with
experience in graphic design, communications and marketing.
internship would be of interest to a candidate who studied in the field of
communications, public relations, or potentially a science graduate with
experience in graphic design, communications and marketing.
The
successful candidate must have:
successful candidate must have:
- Excellent
writing and communication skills, adaptable to different audiences; - Strong
organization skills and the ability to work with tight deadlines; - Proficiency
in website content management, Adobe Creative Suite design, Microsoft
Office Suite, as well as photography and photo editing; - Demonstrated
experience and understanding of digital communications platforms,
including social media, web site and blog; - A
good degree of comfort speaking with and/or interviewing people, from
volunteers and donors to staff about why they support conservation and why
it is important to them; - Track
record of working well within a team structure, including the enthusiasm
to both lead and assist in communications endeavours; - Ability
to work within a flexible schedule, including attendance of occasional weekends
and/or evening events; - Understanding
and commitment to the role and mission of The Nature Conservancy of
Canada.
Other
considerations:
considerations:
- Travel
within Ontario may be required periodically. - While
most work is conducted in English, fluency in French would be a valuable
asset to the role. - Our
offices are centrally located at Yonge & Eglinton in Toronto. While
the internship is a paid position, NCC is not able to assist with the
costs of relocation to Toronto. - Beginning
and end dates are flexible in accordance with existing academic schedules,
but would ideally begin end of May/beginning of June, through to beginning
of September 2016.
Company
Overview
Overview
The
Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a charitable, non-profit organization and
the country’s leading land conservation organization, having helped protect
more than 2.8 million acres of natural habitat, since 1962. NCC has been ranked
as Canada’s top environmental charity for four years in a row by MoneySense
Magazine, with a grade of A+.
Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a charitable, non-profit organization and
the country’s leading land conservation organization, having helped protect
more than 2.8 million acres of natural habitat, since 1962. NCC has been ranked
as Canada’s top environmental charity for four years in a row by MoneySense
Magazine, with a grade of A+.
Our
land acquisition is based on sound science planning, starting with Ecoregional
Assessments (conservation blueprints), Natural Area Conservation Plans and
Focal Area Plans. As NCC protects a property, money is always put aside in a
stewardship endowment fund, to ensure the perpetual care of the land, which is
directed by Property Management Plans.
land acquisition is based on sound science planning, starting with Ecoregional
Assessments (conservation blueprints), Natural Area Conservation Plans and
Focal Area Plans. As NCC protects a property, money is always put aside in a
stewardship endowment fund, to ensure the perpetual care of the land, which is
directed by Property Management Plans.
In
addition to conducting our own research on our properties, they are also used
by others (academics) for research initiatives. Almost all NCC properties
provide public access and allow the continuation of traditional uses. NCC works
with willing landowners, to acquire properties through outright donation,
bargain sale, or purchase at or below appraised value. NCC recognizes that
flora and fauna know no borders and we work on cross-border (provincial and
international with the US) land conservation projects and participate in
international initiatives such as the North American Wetlands Conservation
Program.
addition to conducting our own research on our properties, they are also used
by others (academics) for research initiatives. Almost all NCC properties
provide public access and allow the continuation of traditional uses. NCC works
with willing landowners, to acquire properties through outright donation,
bargain sale, or purchase at or below appraised value. NCC recognizes that
flora and fauna know no borders and we work on cross-border (provincial and
international with the US) land conservation projects and participate in
international initiatives such as the North American Wetlands Conservation
Program.
If
you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in
joining our team, please forward your resumé and cover letter, indicating
“Communications Intern – Ontario Region” in the subject line,
by May 24, 2016, to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, via e-mail:
careers @natureconservancy.ca*
you have a keen interest in nature and conservation and are interested in
joining our team, please forward your resumé and cover letter, indicating
“Communications Intern – Ontario Region” in the subject line,
by May 24, 2016, to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, via e-mail:
careers @natureconservancy.ca*
We
thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of
Canada, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of
Canada, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
