Constituency Assistant - Victoria, Canada - BC NDP

BC NDP

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

A Constituency Assistant is a confidential employee responsible for the administration of the Constituency Office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly.

This position will support the Victoria-Beacon Hill Constituency MLA in providing a range of communications and community outreach and support services.

Under the general supervision of the MLA, duties may include:

Preparing and distributing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, websites and social media accounts.
Supporting the MLA's work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government's position on provincial issues.
Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
Assisting as needed in managing the daytoday operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
Planning and organizing events, including townhalls and community meetings
Recruiting and training Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
Other duties as assigned.

DIVERSITY:

Grace Lore, MLA is committed to recruiting and developing employees that are representative of the diversity of the people of British Columbia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
Technical skills in communications and experience and skills in working with a range of social media channels and digital communications is required. Technical skills in graphic design would be an asset.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and other administrative tasks are required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
Familiarity with the constituency of Victoria Beacon Hill, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.

OTHER DETAILS:

Benefits as per the collective agreement, including extended health and dental plan, BC Public Service Pension Plan, generous paid vacation, paid sick leave, and other paid leave provisions and benefits.
This is a bargaining unit position: BCGEU Local 70
Posting closes at 4:00pm on Friday, June 30th.
Only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted.

Applications for this position may be made at this link.