The Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick is a provincial association that promotes the co-op business model as a meaningful way of creating jobs and building healthy, sustainable communities.  Our membership consists of both small and large co-ops who operate in sectors ranging from financial services to housing, local food, energy, construction, culture, fisheries, and the list goes on and on. CECNB provides a variety of services and undertakes activities aimed at supporting the development of new co-operatives and the growth and expansion of existing co-ops.

CECNB is looking for a dynamic, skilled post-secondary graduate between the ages of 21 – 30 for a six-month CreateAction Work Experience Program Intern position that will begin April 21, 2013.  The Intern will assist with the development and implementation of marketing strategies for new and emerging co-operatives and will help member co-ops develop effective financial management and member engagement strategies.

Core Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with French being an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to function independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, volunteers and participant
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills

Technical Competencies:

• Educational and professional background in marketing
• Background in financial management
• Proficiency with graphic design and the development of promotional materials
• Proficiency with various accounting software packages
• Knowledge of the co-operative sector would be an asset

CreateAction Interns must meet the following criteria:

• Be between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusively at the time of selection
• Be a post-secondary college or university graduate
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in New Brunswick
• Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and/or territorial legislation and regulations
• Be out-of-school
• Not be 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

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references by April 12, 2013 to:

Wendy Keats, Executive Director
info@cecnb.ca or mail to
Co-operative Enterprise Council of NB
P.O. Box 1105, Salisbury, NB E4J 3E2

We thank all applicants, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.