Post
Published on July 29, 2019
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 25th@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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