Student Youth Communications And Development Assistant

Description:

1. Developing and posting social media content and maintaining Dixon’s online presence
2. Assisting with the creation of bi-weekly newsletters, blog posts, and occasional press releases
3. Creating posters and promotional materials for fundraising events and awareness campaigns as per Dixon’s annual communications plan
4. Designing and finalizing Dixon’s Annual Report to be presented at the next AGM
5. Maintaining Dixon’s website and ensuring that information is readily available and up to date
6. Actively seeking donation and sponsorship opportunities and accurately logging/reporting donation activity on an ongoing basis
7. Establishing new relationships with potential donors and sponsors
8. Assist with the planning and execution of Dixon’s annual events including Mother’s Day, Scotiabank Charity Challenge, Annual General Meeting, and Christmas Jazz Concert.
9. Conducting thank you calls to donors and sponsors following the completion of fundraising campaigns and events
10. Providing administrative support to the Communications and Development Coordinator
11. 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