Student Job: Communications Assistant

JOBID7573

Eligibility Requirements: sfs.yorku.ca/work-study-programs

Rate: $14/hour

Hours: Up to 10 hours/week

Start and End date: Sept 4, 2019 – April 24, 2020

Application close date: Sunday August 25^th@11:59pm

Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to careers.yorku.ca/online-system/ and search for the posting with the JobID.

Description

Under the direction of the Director, Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research (DIGHR), and day-to-day supervision by the Knowledge Dissemination Strategist, DIGHR, the Communications Assistant designs and writes both print and digital communications material.
 
Basic Duties and Responsibilities

• Design creative materials to support research & operational projects
• Develop & schedule twitter & facebook posts
• Update the primary DIGHR website. This includes writing News posts and Events descriptions
• Update internal activity database
• Design communications material & conduct outreach to promote DIGHR events
• Stay in regular contact with supervisors and meet regularly to keep all parties informed
• Act as a representative of the DIGHR at events as assigned
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current undergraduate York student (we encourage applicants from diverse programs of study)
• Experience writing in a professional capacity, including copywriting for web and print
• Demonstrated knowledge of general design principles
• Experience with current design software, particularly Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience with social media, particularly Facebook & Twitter
• Experience with content management systems, particularly WordPress
• Basic knowledge of and experience in HTML and CSS an asset
• Experience with Airtable an asset

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong writing skills
• Experience developing communication materials according to brand guidelines
• Excellent communication skills: professional email/phone correspondence, public speaking and presentation proficiency
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds/cultures
• Excellent computer skills (word processing, email, database management, spreadsheets)
• Demonstrates an eagerness to learn and take on initiative
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills
• Students who are a good fit for this position are approachable, knowledgeable, and well organized. They will show ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.

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