[Sust-mar] Summer Student Job Posting with ACIC

[ACIC - Carolyn Whiteway]

Please distribute widely:

 

Summer Student Position – Youth Engagement Coordinator 

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is a coalition of
individuals, organizations, and institutions working in the Atlantic region,
which are committed to achieving global sustainability in a peaceful and
healthy environment, with social justice, human dignity, and participation
for all. ACIC supports its members in international cooperation and
education through collective leadership, networking, information, training
and coordination, and represents their interests when dealing with
government and others. 

 

ACIC also takes a leadership role in engaging Atlantic Canadians around
issues relating to international development, global sustainability, and
social justice. Through our public engagement work, ACIC strives to give
Atlantic Canadians the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to become
active global citizens. 

 

ACIC is looking for a responsible, experienced person to fill the position
of Youth Engagement Coordinator. 

Responsibilities:

*	Assist with the coordination of events related to a youth project
that connects indigenous people from Atlantic Canada and around the world
through the arts;
*	Work with a staff team to plan and implement workshops, events and
training sessions;
*	Liaise with relevant organizations and individuals to develop
content and encourage youth participation in upcoming projects;
*	Project promotion, recruitment and community outreach activities
*	Develop educational resource materials targeted to a youth audience
(compile information, resources and activities)
*	Assist with arranging travel and other event-related logistics
*	Assist in website development and maintenance 
*	Other activities as necessary

Desired Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Student with a background in International Development, Education,
Multi-media, Fine or Performing Arts, Public Relations, Communications or
equivalent

Knowledge of NGO international development and community groups in the
Atlantic

Previous experience working with youth

Experience in event planning and management

Experience creating promotional materials and using new media 

Excellent communications skills – oral & written; Spanish an asset

Experience working with First Nations Communities and in cross-cultural
contexts an asset

Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word Press, Dreamweaver an asset)

Eligibility: 

To be eligible, individuals must 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; 

Location: The position will be based at ACIC’s office in Halifax.

Salary: $12.00/hour for a 14-week contract (May 25 – August 27), 35 hours
per week

Application deadline: May 11, 2010 

Start date: May 25, 2010

Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and contact
information of three references, by e-mail to hiring at acic-caci.org by May
11th.  Please include 'Youth Engagement Coordinator' in the subject line.

 

Thank you for applying. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to
arrange for an interview.

ACIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to
applicants of Aboriginal ancestry and members of a visible minority.

 

 

 

Carolyn

_________________________

Carolyn Whiteway, Program Manager

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation/

Conseil atlantique pour la coopération internationale

210-2099 Gottingen Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B2

Tel/Tél: (902) 431-2311  Fax/Téléc: (902) 431-3216

Email/Courriel:  <mailto:info at acic-caci.org> projects at acic-caci.org

 

SAVE THE DATE! ACIC will hold our Annual General Meeting and Symposium in
Charlottetown, PEI on June 10th, 11th & 12th

 

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