ACCA Job Description

Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (ACCA) is currently accepting applications for a CreateAction Work Experience Program Intern position that starts January 4th. The focus of this three month placement will be on developing a mix of marketing and communications tools for ACCA and the Alberta Co-operative Youth Leadership Program. Find out more about ACCA and the Youth Leadership Program at www.acca.coop.

Work Term: January 4, 2011 to March 31, 2011
Details: $15.00 per hour, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design, write and edit content for new ACCA website, newsletter and marketing material
• Redesign and update the ACCA Membership Directory
• Identify Alberta co-operative sector and community “key messages” and develop a communications campaign for ACCA
• Assist with communications regarding the elder care project and environmental issues such as the green energy movement.
• Create ideas and templates that ACCA member organizations could use during Co-op Week
• Assist with developing and implement new marketing strategies surrounding the ACCA
  Co-operative Youth Program and profile success stories of the youth program participants
• Participation in peer learning and skills development activities with other CreateAction participants
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong experience with the following:

• Excellent organizational abilities, time management skills and the ability to multitask
• Developing and successfully implementing communications and marketing strategies
• 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
• Maturity and professionalism, energy and enthusiasm
• Knowledge of the co-operative sector in Alberta would be an asset
• Passion for co-operatives and youth education

Criteria / Qualifications:

• Between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusively at the time of selection
• a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• legally entitled to work in Canada
• legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and/or territorial legislation and regulations
• out-of-school
• a post-secondary college or university graduate
• not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
• can demonstrate a lack of labor 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

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, 2-3 references and a resume outlining your qualifications by December 17, 2010 to:

Michele Aasgard, Executive Director
Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
#104, 5013 – 48 Street, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L7,

by email: maasgard@acca.coop
by fax: (780)968-6733