Summer Student - Communications Specialist
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Job Description
Lift Community Services is working with all levels of government to eliminate poverty in the qathet Regional District and coordinate an end to the toxic drug health emergency. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about supporting from a harmreduction approach while serving patrons. Our vision is a welcoming inclusive and diversityaffirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift we believe a thriving sustainable community comes from a collaborative equitable futurefocused approach.
Our programs and services include employment services supportive housing and homeless outreach temporary shelter services literacy programs and outreach immigrant servicesadult and family ondemand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning poverty reduction planning and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community including the local Work BC Centre the Community Resource Centre the Family Place and the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre.
Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.
The Position
Reporting to the Communications Manager the Communications Specialist supports the implementation of Lifts communications and marketing goals to establish a strong public understanding of the organization and the issues its program addresses and to make our programs and services known and accessible to the community.
The Communications Specialist will work collaboratively with program managers and staff and must be dedicated to working with a lens of antioppression antiracism and traumainformed practice.
Overview
- Number of Positions: 1
- Hours: 32 hours per week for 8weeks
- Days of Work: Monday to Friday
- Hourly Wage: $20.00
- Work Site:Lift Head Office
- Start Date:ASAP
- Closing Date:May 15 2025
- QuestionsContact Alexandra Bissley at
- To Apply:Submit a selfdesigned resume and cover letter
Key Tasks and Competencies
- Draft stories web and ad copy social media content public presentations and more for internal and external purposes.
- Develop impact stories highlighting the positive impact of Lifts work in community
- Assist in the maintenance of the Lift website
- Design and collaborate on Liftcreated community information resources (posters plainlanguage information community guides etc.)
- Assist with development and implementation of communications and marketing plans
- Establishing a digital photo bank/archive for media and marketing purposes
- Assist in planning coordination and execution of events and community outreach activities
- Help with event setup registration and ensuring smooth operations during events
- Support preparation and distribution of event materials
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a postsecondary program (e.g. in accounting business administration communications event management or a related field)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Social justice and empathetic approach to supporting individuals and families facing barriers in community e.g. poverty unemployment homelessness substance use challenges mental health challenges.
- Some design experience (Canva Adobe Creative Suite Software) an asset
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
This role includes travel between our various locations
Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Shared office environment
Some selfdirected work
Criminal Record Check
We appreciate all applications however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an inclusive employer we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.
We live and work on the homelands and territories of theTlaamin People. We honour the land the Tlaamin People and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
