Communications Intern - Newmarket, Canada - York Region Children's Aid Society

York Region Children's Aid Society

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Newmarket, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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[#2024-STU> Communications Student]

[4 Month Co-Op / Internship]

[1 Vacancy]

[Communications Department]

The York Region Children's Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.

As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.

Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.

YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, and to generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal of creating a healthy workplace and community where children, youth and families thrive.

To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Communications Student to work with our Communications Department team.

Why Complete Your Student Placement With Us?
v Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person).

v Casual dress code.

v Shortened Summer hours.

v Mileage Reimbursement.

v Enhanced Wellness Initiatives and Virtual Fitness Classes.

v The support of a dedicated student mentor and committed team to enhance your learning and provide opportunities for knowledge and skill development within and beyond the placement student role, potentially including but not limited to: departmental shadowing opportunities, internal and external learning and development opportunities, opportunities to participate in Agency committee, projects and events, and more

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

York Region Children's Aid Society (York CAS) is looking for a Communications Student to provide general support to external communications at the Agency.

Reporting directly to the Communications Consultant, this role will provide you with an opportunity to build your skills within an impactful medium-sized organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBIITIES:

Endtoend events management and collaboration across different teams in support of Communications activities and promotions.
Support crossfunctional collaborations to ensure event messaging, event processes and deliverables are executed according to strategy.
Design creative and professional content for web and online marketing materials, which may include graphics, photography, icons, simple videos, and infographics in support of stakeholder relations.
Participate in the brainstorming and development of new ideas and creative concepts for upcoming internal and external projects and events.
Contribute to social media content and engage with other social media users through crosspromotion, link, and content sharing, targeting our key stakeholders.
Enhance website content for stakeholders' interaction with YRCAS.
Explore and experiment with creative strategies to promote and plan events.
Other duties to support organizational objectives as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, contributing your individual strengths.
Currently pursuing a postsecondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations or a related field, or demonstrating relevant experience.
Ability to design creative and professional content for online and print marketing materials (this may include basic graphics, photography, videos, infographics, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Superior written and verbal communication.
Creative & Laserfocused full of unique ideas.
Able to work independently with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and followthrough.
Passionate about event planning, including the use of social media platforms to engage stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Experience leveraging technology to communicate and engage key stakeholders.
Knowledge of, and interest in, issues affecting children, youth, and families.
Previous coordination, planning, and execution experience, or project management knowledge and experience (including on a volunteer basis) considered an asset.
Ability to work with Adobe Creative Suite; particularly using Illustrator and InDesign. with multimedia tools, software and hardware considered an asset.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled in a postsecondary program in Communications, Public Relations, or in a related field.
Equivalent experience accepted.

PAY GRADE:
$18 - $21 per hour.

HOURS OF WORK:
Up to 33.75 hours per week. Some flexibility is supported to meet the needs of the Placement Student's Educational Requirements.

Please quote job posting #2024-STU-6 Communications Student.
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