Food Security Digital Logistics Intern

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Food Matters Manitoba is seeking a Food Security Digital Logistics Intern. This position would be based out of Winnipeg, 35 hours per week, $14/hr for 20 weeks starting in January.

Responsibilities include

  • Liaise with project staff to support the Dig In Challenge and 2013 Growing Local Conference and Grow North Conference 
  • Assist with payroll, accounting, bookkeeping and financial statements 
  • Assist with data entry and analysis 
  • Assist with invoice and project data tracking 
  • Perform online searches and share data 
  • Track website hits 
  • Plan, design, and send mass e-mails 
  • Special research projects as assigned

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate: 
  • Knowledge of, and interest in, food security and rural issues is considered an asset 
  • Experience working in a fast paced office environment 
  • The ability to travel and stand at public displays, and make public presentations 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills 
  • Strong organisational skills with proven attention to detail 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public 
  • Able to exercise independent judgment
  • Strong time management and able to multitask and meet deadlines 
  • High level of computer knowledge, including Internet, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint 
  • High level of self motivation and a team player
  • A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle would be an asset
Participants MUST also meet ALL of the following the criteria to be qualified for this position: 
  • between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of placement; 
  • not receiving Employment Insurance benefits; 
  • a graduate of a post-secondary education program; 
  • not previously participated in a Human Resources and Development Canada Internship 
  • be unemployed; or underemployed (working 20 hours or less on a regular basis); or working in a job that does not match your area of educational study; 
  • out of school; 
  • a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee status has been conferred; 
  • legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations; 
  • willing to complete a Police Records Check.

Submitting an Application:

Those interested in applying for this position are invited to forward their resume and cover letter by January 6th by email to info@foodmattersmanitoba.ca (Subject Line: Digital Logistics Intern).
 
Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. 
 
Food Matters Manitoba; home of The Manitoba Food Charter is a non-profit organization that engages Manitobans towards healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all. For more information please visit www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca.
 
 
 
 
Compensation: 
Deadline: 
6 Jan 2013
Phone: 
E-mail: 
Website: 
Food Matters Manitoba
Region: 
Manitoba
Location: 
Food Matters Manitoba
Winnipeg  Manitoba
Canada