COMMUNICATIONS and ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF)

Summary Job description

 • Coordinate and implement the CWCF’s communications including newsletters, web sites, and social media

 • Assist CWCF Executive Director in administering CWCF’s member services and operations

 • Assist with planning and organizing CWCF events

 • Other duties as assigned

 Required skill and knowledge set

 • Strong writing ability, including for meeting minutes and newsletter articles

 • Good people skills

 • Project management skills, including the ability to manage events (such as Conferences, tele-learning sessions, and webinars)

 • Experience with development / implementation of communication strategies

 • Familiarity with the co-operative model and, ideally, worker co-operatives

 • Computer skills: knowledge of web site updating with a content management platform (e.g., Drupal); also MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

 • Familiarity with group email lists.

 • Experience with development of printed material, including brochures, annual reports, etc.

In addition to the above knowledge / skills, candidates with worker co-op development background will have increased capacity to contribute to this position and assume additional responsibilities. French / English bilingualism would be a strong asset.

Personal attributes

 • Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines

 • Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail

 • Highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team

 • Commitment to community development, the co-operative movement and social justice

 • Confident

 • Quick learner

 • Sense of humour

Location

Calgary strongly preferred; other locations in Canada could be considered.

Hours

24 hours per week, with a flexible schedule as mutually agreed.

Salary

Please send salary expectations along with resume.

Start date

June 17, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Other

This is a permanent position. CWCF is an equal opportunity employer.

We will only contact those whom we wish to interview.

To apply, please e-mail expression of interest, resume and salary expectations to: Hazel Corcoran, Executive Director,hazel@canadianworker.coop. Application deadline: June 3rd, 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.