• By On 11 April 2019 In Blog

    JOB POSTING: Policy and Communications Specialist

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

    Seeking a part-time Policy and Communications Specialist for Councillor Christine Boyle to support her council and constituency work in the City of Vancouver. Reporting to Councillor Boyle, this position provides policy, communications, and outreach support.

    Primary duties and responsibilities include:

    1. Supporting the Councillor’s political work through:
      • Research on topics of relevance as they arise or as determined in strategic planning
      • Outreach to, and organizing with,  community organizations and stakeholders on shared issues, as a representative of Cllr Boyle
      • Responding to concerns raised by residents, as a representative of Cllr Boyle
      • Working with the Cllr on internal and external communications through email, social media, and a periodic newsletter, as well as media relations
    2. Serving as a strategic advisor to Councillor Christine Boyle, including helping identify and move forward strategic priorities and evaluating progress
    3. Assuming day-to-day responsibility for projects and tasks, including meeting preparation and follow-up
    4. Being flexible and willing to perform varying duties as issues arise and depending on shifting needs

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

    We are seeking a collaborative organizer and communications professional with knowledge of governance, political advocacy, communications, and project management.

    The successful candidate will have:

    • 4+ years of experience in community organizing and political engagement related to social and climate justice efforts
    • Media and digital communications skills
    • Proven experience working collaboratively, communicating clearly, and engaging respectfully with others
    • Experience and comfort taking initiative, being proactive, and creatively and strategically implement directives.
    • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
    • Relevant educational experience and a commitment to learning in the role
    • Experience as an intermediate or advanced level user of email, MS Office Suite.
    • Interest in being part of moving forward a bold agenda at the municipal level

    Hourly Wage: $32.00, plus 4% in lieu of benefits

    Hours Per Week: 15 hours/week

    Term: ASAP until Dec 2019 (to be renewed for 2020 if Cllr discretionary funds are available)             

    Additional Information:                                               

    • Time to be tracked and signed off by Cllr Boyle on a bi-weekly basis
    • IT equipment and work space to be supplied by contractor employee
    • No City network access or access card will be provided
    • Hiring of the contractor employee is to the discretionary of the Councillor

    TO APPLY: Email a cover letter and resume to: CLRBoyle@vancouver.ca by April 30th, 2019.

    NOTE:  OneCity Vancouver is currently hiring for a part-time Director of Organizing.  Applicants interested in both positions are encouraged to apply. We will consider the same person for both positions. Applicants should understand that the roles are separate and duties and hours will be tracked separated to ensure that no public funds are going toward distinctly partisan activities.

    Councillor Boyle is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply including members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons and people of all gender identities and abilities.

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