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:

Website Redesign

To redesign our two websites, dmsmca.ca and dmsmri.ca 

Tasks will include:

• Investigating various free and low cost website building and hosting options (e.g. WIX, WordPress, etc.), including different layouts, ease of ongoing maintenance and updating and general functionality.
• Deciding on a template/format (in collaboration with other staff).
• Transferring all the information from our current sites to the new sites.
• Linking new sites with our other social media sites (e.g. Facebook, etc.).
• Training other staff on site maintenance and updating.

Outreach Assistant

To assist the Communication and Outreach Coordinator over the summer

Tasks will include:

• Assist in compiling, writing and editing the summer Front Porch Newsletter and the Fall Our West Central Times Newspaper.
• Assist in compiling, putting together and publishing our Weekly E-mail Digest newsletter.
• Assist with networking with various community partners to support our work.

Qualification, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong website design knowledge and skills;
• Good knowledge of desk top publishing /design etc. (posters, flyers, newsletter);
• Strong computer skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Strong collaboration and networking skills;
• Background in community based planning and community initiatives implementation;
• Project Management;
• 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.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents);
• Valid driver’s license and occasional access to a vehicle is an asset but not necessary; and
• Knowledge of CED principles.