Oakville Arts Council

JOB DESCRIPTION
Communications Intern

The Oakville Arts Council is a charitable, not-for-profit, arts umbrella organization working to grow the community's engagement in the arts and champion artistic development.

A communications internship will be available with our organization during the summer of 2013. This position will provide an opportunity to gain direct, practical experience in public relations. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will work with the Oakville Arts Council on tasks including internal/external communications, media relations, marketing, special event planning, web-site maintenance and office administration.

Position Summary
Ability to provide written content for print and electronic mediums will be a key requirement of the position. You will be required to generate content for/assist with media releases, newsletters, advertising, promotions, website and social media channels. You will assist with the implementation of the communications and marketing plan for the Oakville Arts Council’s main fundraising event, Cogeco Stars Among Us 2013. Some photography work may be required including the processing and maintaining of electronic photo files. Administrative tasks may include updating the membership database, maintaining our online calendar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential skills include excellent writing, inter-personal communication, effective time management, flexibility and organization. Familiarity with Adobe CS3 (InDesign and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) would be an asset as well as a basic understanding of html coding. Familiarity working with volunteers would be an asset.

Specific goals will be mutually agreed upon and documented. You will receive ongoing feedback, direction and mentoring through regular meetings with the Communications Director.

Funding for this position comes from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Those applying must be aged 15 to 30 years, who are full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year. Interested applicants are asked to please provide a cover letter, resume and two writing samples.

Hourly Rate: $10.25
Number of Weeks: 8
Hours per week: 30
Job Start Date: June 24, 2013
Contact: Bernadette Ward, Communications Director bward@oakville.ca