The Wilderness Committee is seeking a full-time (based on 37.5 hours per week) Communications Assistant for our head office in Vancouver. The successful candidate will work as an active member of our Campaign and Publications Teams.
You will be directly responsible for...
• Editing all Wilderness Committee communications and printed materials, including calendars, newspapers, leaflets and posters
• Supporting campaigners in producing written content on their activities and events
• Helping with media strategies including organizing press conferences, and writing, editing and proofreading press releases and media advisories
• Soliciting, writing, editing and updating content for our website and other social media tools including our action alert lists, Facebook and Twitter
• Consulting with staff to support their writing and editing needs
• Maintaining knowledge of key Wilderness Committee campaign issues
• Additional campaign tasks as required
You will have...
• Formal education and training in writing and editing, with a background in journalism, English, or the equivalent
• Work or volunteer experience in communications, both print and online
• Experience in writing and editing for the public, the media and the web
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills on English language, grammar and use of online language tools
• Experience at secondary research
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid computer skills: Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and social media. Basic skills in Adobe and content management systems an asset.
You will be...
• Passionate about Canada’s wildlife and wild places
• Committed to social causes and movements
• Creative, able to think outside the box and engage in critical analysis
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadline in a fast-paced office as part of a team
• A self-initiated problem solver who is reliable and enthusiastic
• Able to find humour in the face of adversity
Salary: $2500 a month plus a fair benefit package.
Closing Date: Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 5 PM PST
Please send a cover letter and resume with Communications Assistant (Vancouver) in the subject line to ca@wildernesscommittee.org
NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS PLEASE. We thank all candidates for their interest and regret that only those candidates who are short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
Concerned about old growth forest and endangered species in BC? How about climate change, highway expansion, river privatization and tar sands? Engage your passion through grassroots education on our campaign issues as well as our membership and fundraising drive.
The Wilderness Committee is currently accepting applications for our door-to-door Environmental Canvasser position. Full time hours in Vancouver are Monday to Thursday from 4:00 to 10:00 pm, with a minimum commitment of 2 days a week. In Victoria, we run a canvass from Monday through Friday. Canvassing pays dividends and helps everyone's future.
Qualifications:
We are also seeking canvass applicants who have a valid drivers license to fulfill field manager duties while canvassing.
For more information or to apply please call our Canvass Director at 604-669-9453 and ask for Aimee, or email canvass@wildernesscommittee.org. To inquire about opportunities in Victoria, please contact Kristen at 250-388-9292 or email at vi_canvass(at)wildernesscommittee.org
Do you want to see our wild spaces and species thrive?
If so then it’s time for action!
Help get Manitobans informed and engaged.
Manitoba’s wilderness needs you!
What you need to do the job:
o Do you have a concern for wilderness and wilderness preservation?
o Are you outgoing, positive, and dedicated?
o Can you talk to people about the opportunities and threats facing Manitoba’s natural
areas?
This is what it takes to be an educational canvasser:
Knowledge off the Wilderness Committee’s mandate and campaigns is an asset but is not required. Full training will be provided. Full-time hours in Winnipeg are Monday to Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with a minimum commitment of 3 shifts per week. Canvassing builds communication skills, and environmental work helps everyone’s future. Make a difference in your community and earn a
guaranteed $10 to $15 per hour, with incentives for exemplary performers.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:
ContactMB(at)WildernessCommittee.org or call our office at 204-942–9292.
This organization is admirable in its committment to protection of these sacred wild spaces and in its effective and respectful collaboration with Native people and other environmental groups. I would highly encourage others to get involved with this amazing organization !
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