9-week term full-time (40 hours/week) position

DANIEL MCINTYRE / ST. MATTHEWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (DMSMCA)

DMSMCA is a non-profit community renewal organization. We work with residents and stakeholders towards social, cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable renewal and revitalization of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods.

Job Objectives and Responsibilities

Neighbourhood Summer Oral History Project

To develop and coordinate an oral history project in our neighbourhood to celebrate the rich history and cultural diversity of the Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Neighbourhoods

Tasks will include:

• Researching the history of the Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews neighbourhoods;
• Connect and liaise with the University Oral History Centre;
• Outreach to the community (individuals and organisations) to participate in the project;
• In collaboration with staff and community participants, develop and finalize parameters for the summer project;
• Organising and working with a volunteer Oral History Committee to help advise on the project;
• Develop promotional materials for the project;
• Conduct interviews of a selection of long term residents and other stakeholders
• Assist in fundraising for longer term project (identify funding sources, draft proposals, etc.).

Oral History Walking Tour

As part of the Oral History Project, develop a neighbourhood walking tour highlighting and celebrating cultural, historical, architectural and individual gems in our neighbourhood.

Tasks will include:

• Researching the history of the neighbourhood, particularly focusing on the cultural, historical, architectural and various individual histories and stories in the neighbourhood;
• Reaching out to residents, businesses and community organisations in the neighbourhood to help identify local neighbourhood gems to highlight;
• Develop a walking tour through the neighbourhood, in collaboration with the Oral History Committee, individual residents, businesses and organisations in the community.

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong research knowledge and skills;
• Background in community outreach, community based planning and community initiatives implementation;
• Strong collaboration and networking skills;
• Project Management;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Good knowledge of desk top publishing /design etc. (posters, flyers, newsletter);
• Strong computer skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Knowledge and experience in Community Development approaches and practices;
• Experience working with volunteers;
• Understanding and appreciation of inner city communities;
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.