The Saskatchewan Co-operative Association (SCA) is currently accepting applications for a CreateAction Work Experience Program Intern position. The focus of this six-month placement will be on planning and co-ordination of a regional Community Economic Development event with a focus on co-operatives.

This job position is part of CreateAction, the Canadian CED Network Work Experience Program, funded by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.

Work Term: October 4, 2010 to March 18, 2010

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and submit funding proposals to potential conference funders/sponsors
• Create and manage a Regional Event budget in partnership with Internship supervisor
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of the Regional Event Program
• Event marketing (online and off-line) for the conference to local groups, organizations, and government agencies
• Manage conference registration and plan on-site logistics for conference events
• Plan for all on-site logistics at the event itself including the arrangement of all food, breaks, and refreshments as well as agreements with selected venue
• Compose required reports and meet identified deadlines for local conference funders

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong experience with the following:

• Excellent organization abilities, time management skills and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work independently as well as be part of a team
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications is necessary and Adobe InDesign and Contribute would be beneficial
• Public speaking and facilitation ability
• Maturity and professionalism, energy and enthusiasm Knowledge of the co-operative sector in Saskatchewan
• Passion for community economic development and co-operatives

Criteria / Qualifications:

• Between the ages of 15 & 30 inclusively at the time of selection
• A Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person within the meaning of the Immigration & Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and/or territorial legislation & regulations
• Not registered in school, & must have a post-secondary college or university undergraduate degree
• Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
• Can demonstrate a lack of labour market attachment to field of study (under-employed or unemployed)
• Can demonstrate that working in the field of community economic development is a career goal
• Has not previously participated in a Career Focus work experience placement

Please submit a cover letter, 2-3 references & a resume outlining your qualifications to Fredrick Khonje, Co-operative Development Officer by email or fax.

We thank all applicants that apply but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.