About the Position:

Food Matters Manitoba is seeking a summer Communications Intern. This is a 12 week position, 35 hours per week, at $11/hr from June 7 – August 26, 2011. Food Matters Manitoba (FMM) is a registered charity that engages Manitobans towards healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all.

The successful applicant will work with other project staff to:

• Assist in communications activities including the development of newsletter stories, public education and outreach materials, and website and social networking content and strategy.
• Host the FMM display at farmers markets, community and local events, & festivals
• Assist in strengthening Manitoba’s Food Security Network
• Assist with other projects and tasks when required
• The successful applicant must be available for Saturday Farmers Markets and occasional evening farmers markets with a valid driver’s license and preferably access to a vehicle.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public
• Have a strong interest in and knowledge of food security and community development issues
• Highly organized with proven attention to detail
• Able to exercise independent judgment but work well as part of a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High level of computer and internet knowledge especially Word
• Self motivated and a team player
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Previous communications education and/or experience is considered an asset

Participants must also meet the following HRDC criteria:

• between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusively at the time of selection
• registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• 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

Application Process:

This internship is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs work experience program.

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to forward their resumes and references by 12 pm June 3rd, 2011. Interviews will take place June 6th with training and orientation to commence June 7th.

Email: info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca
Subject Line: Communications Intern

Please visit www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca for additional information regarding Food Matters Manitoba.

Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.