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(Paid) Intern, Program Development, Easter Seals Canada
(Paid Intern) – Program Development, Easter Seals Canada
Location : Downtown Toronto, ON
Website : www.easterseals.ca
Dates : February to May, 2020
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We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for the position of Intern, Program Development to join our team for the period between February and May 2020. This is a paid, short-term position.
The Intern will be primarily be responsible for helping to set-up and develop the Easter Seals Institute – our new online learning platform. Working in conjunction with other Easter Seals staff and Easter Seals’ curriculum partner, the Intern will transfer materials developed by our curriculum partner onto Easter Seals’ WordPress-based online learning platform, and also spearhead the research and development (which may include content creation and video editing) of additional/supplementary materials and curriculum that are geared towards youth/young adults who identify as living with disabilities.
About the Organization:
Easter Seals is a national charitable organization with close to 100 years of community service in Canada. We are a trusted industry leader and together with our provincial member organizations, Easter Seals is Canada’s largest local provider of programs, services, issues-leadership and development for the disability community. We strive to enhance the quality of life, well-being and independence of Canadians living with disabilities. Easter Seals helps to ensure that all children, youth and adults who are living with disabilities have access to the equipment, technology, programs, services and support they need to make the most of their abilities and participate fully in society.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Easter Seals team and external Easter Seals consultants, set-up the framework, and upload/transfer materials developed by the consultants onto the Easter Seals Institute.
- Research and develop supplementary curriculum, content and promotional materials for the Easter Seals Institute, including videos, print and digital collaterals.
- Promote and support participants and/or volunteers for the Easter Seals Institute.
- Support the Easter Seals staff, as requested, in stewardship and other activities related to funders, partners, participants, and the broader community.
- Be a champion and ambassador for Easter Seals, both internally and externally.
- Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in working in the charity sector, an interest in supporting those persons who identify as living with a disability, and have the necessary media and digital training, skills and competencies.
Desired Skills and Characteristics:
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Pro-active, creative, technically savvy, tenacious and diplomatic.
- Can work with limited supervision to achieve results and meet deadlines in fast pace environment.
- Able to demonstrate sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative, flexible and adaptable.
Education and Other Experience:
- Certificate, diploma or degree in a related field.
- Prior training and/or experience with WordPress and/or other content management systems (CMS) is a must.
- Prior training and/or experience with film and video editing softwares like Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie or equivalent, an asset.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher) required.
- Prior training and/or experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, an asset.
- Graphic design, video production and web development experience, an asset.
Renumeration:
$14.00 per hour, plus vacation pay.
Application Requirements:
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (PDF format) addressed to Easter Seals Canada to partnerships@easterseals.ca no later than Sunday, January 26, 2020.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will only contact those selected for interviews.
Easter Seals Canada encourages applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible work environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require an accommodation due to a disability to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Multiple Camp Worker Positions at Camp Tidnish, Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Easter Seals Nova Scotia Camp Tidnish is currently recruiting Kitchen, Nursing, Counselling and Leadership Staff for 2020.
For more details on job descriptions, requirements and application procedures, visit the ‘Jobs’ page on the Camp Tidnish website.
- To find out more about job opportunities that are available with Easter Seals provincial organizations, please check out the website for Easter Seals in your province.
