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Communication Specialist

Are you or do you know someone looking for work experience? Strathcona Community League is looking for a communications specialist. This is a Canada Summer Jobs position starting in September. Please find out below if you are eligible for this role.

Communications Specialist

Payment per hour: $16.00

Number of weeks requested: 6

Hrs per week 40.00

Preferred Start Date: 2021 – 09 – 07

To Apply: Please submit a resume with cover letter to president@strathconacommunity.ca

Required:

• Identify the value of league membership for Old Strathcona Community League Members by qualitative research method 

• Identify improvements for the website, www.strathconacommunity.com

• Produce report with conclusions and recommendations

• Assist with website postings and implementing approved changes 

• Identify improvements for the online membership registration process

• Produce report with conclusions and recommendations

• Assist with membership registrations and implementing approved changes

• Assist with daily community hall duties

What skills will the participant develop during this placement?

  • Client service – Client Service refers to the ability to communicate efficiently and professionally with clients. At work, client service skills are required to interact with clients on behalf of the employer.
  • Teamwork – Teamwork refers to the skills needed to interact with other people. At work, people work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts and complete other activities that involve teamwork.
  • Communication – Communication refers to the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people. This exchange can happen orally by speaking, listening and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing. At work, people use communication skills to talk to customers, discuss products with suppliers, explain work procedures to co-workers, participate in virtual sales meetings with clients, and other activities that involve verbal or written exchanges.
  • Digital skills – Digital technology refers to the skills needed to understand and use digital systems, tools and applications, and to process digital information. At work, people use digital technology skills to input, access, analyze, organize, create and communicate information and ideas using computers, software, point-of-sale equipment, email, podcasts, web applications, smart phones and other digital devices.

Language required for job: English (Mandatory)

Note:  This is a Canada Summer Jobs position.  Participants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/canada/employment-social-development/services/funding/csj2021-applicant-guide.pdf