Student Youth Community Outreach Assistant

Description:

1. Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.
2. Assist in the organization of special events, including donor/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives.
3. Assist the Community Relations Assistant in collecting volunteer information, availability, and skills, and maintaining an up-to-date database.
4. Planning and organizing corporate ‘days of giving’ - where employees volunteer to perform tasks as needed.
5. Developing relationships with potential community partners and identifying funding opportunities on an on-going basis.
6. Providing administrative support to the Communications and Development Coordinator and Community Relations Assistant.
7. Performing other duties as required

Requirements:

• All youth aged 15 to 30, not just students, can now apply to CSJ-funded jobs
• Aboriginal youth and members of visible minority group are encouraged to apply
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work according to relevant provincial legislation and regulations
• Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job during the placement
• Will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Passion for the work we do and working with non-profits
• Experience in communications, marketing, customer service, sales, and/or fundraising

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to take initiative, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Access to vehicle an asset