[Sust-mar] Youth Engagement Intern, f/t, ACIC, Halifax NS

Fri Nov 5 14:43:21 EDT 2010

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Youth Engagement Intern

Type: full-time, four month paid internship (PSYEIP eligibility, details below)

Organization: Atlantic Council for International Cooperation http://www.acic-caci.org

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is looking for a responsible, experienced person to fill the position of Youth Engagement Intern.

The youth engagement intern will be part of a team working on the Kaleidoscope Video Challenge project and will also work on planning and delivering youth engagement activities during International Development Week (February 7th -- 13th).

Project Background:

The Kaleidoscope Youth Video Challenge aims to showcase young Canadians who are active global citizens, and profile their stories to encourage the broader public to become involved in global issues. Kaleidoscope will draw out the perspectives, realities and visions of youth across the diverse regions of Canada.

Kaleidoscope aims to profile and support young Canadians (under 18) who are engaged as active global citizens. The Kaleidoscope project invites youth participants to prepare and submit short videos that address the questions, 'What actions are you taking on global issues?' and 'Why do you think that active global citizenship is important?' Submissions will be judged on the thoughtfulness of the participants' responses and on the creativity of their videos. Workshops on video production will be offered to encourage youth with less experience and access to video equipment to participate.

Kaleidoscope is framed around the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the crosscutting theme of environmental sustainability. Participants are encouraged to submit videos that link their actions and motives to the areas of focus and the MDGs and environmental sustainability.

International Development Week (IDW) occurs annually in the first week of February. IDW is a chance for Canadians to:

* Recognize the work of fellow Canadians that are helping improve economic, social, and health conditions of those living in poverty around the world;

* Educate themselves about life in developing countries and; Discover ways to become actively involved as a global citizens in international development

Tasks & Responsibilities:

In collaboration with a staff team, the intern will be responsible for:

* Promoting the Kaleidoscope Video Challenge Project in the Atlantic Region

* Planning and delivering youth engagement activities in the Atlantic Region during International development week

* Implementing an outreach strategy, which includes developing relationships with educational institutions, community-based organizations and other groups that work with youth.

* Creating, facilitating, and producing presentations for schools, community organizations, and other partner groups

* Assisting with creating, facilitating, and producing video production workshops for youth

* Assisting with organizing events

* Other duties as required.

Desired Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

* Undergraduate degree or diploma in international development studies, environmental studies, public relations or education;

* Excellent interpersonal skills with experience creating promotional materials and/or event planning

* Solid oral and written communication skills in English with basic French an asset;

* Excellent planning and organizational skills;

* Previous experience working with youth;

* Experience with developing educational and communications programs and materials;

* Strong facilitation skills;

* Experience developing capacity building workshops and materials;

* Ability to demonstrate a high-degree of motivation, and persistence and to work independently and in team settings;

* Time management skills.

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

Salary: $16.00/hour 37.5 hours per week

Application deadline: November 15th, 5PM

Start date: November 29th -- March 18th 2011

Website: http://www.acic-caci.org

Please submit your resume, cover letter and the names and contact information of three references, by e-mail at hiring at acic-caci.org by November 15th at 5:00 pm.

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

This position is being funded through the YMCA's Post-Secondary Graduate Youth Eco Internship Program (PSYEIP) with funding provided by the Government of Canada. This program places unemployed youth aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid internship opportunities within the private, non-profit, public, and charitable service sectors in Canada with a focus on the environment and community.

Applicants must meet ALL eligibility criteria for the program in order to be considered:

*  between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of placement;

*  not receiving Employment Insurance benefit;

*  a graduate of a post-secondary education program;

*  be unemployed; or underemployed (working 20 hours or less on a regular basis); or working in a job that does not match your area of educational study;

*  out of school;

*  a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee status has been conferred;

*  legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;

*  have a social insurance number;

*  willing to complete a Police Records Check.

Note: Youth who previously participated in the Youth Eco Internship Program will not be considered.

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