12-week term full-time (30 hours/week) position
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 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 as well as to participate in the project;
- Develop promotional materials for the project;
- Develop and Conduct walking tours through the neighbourhood, in collaboration with the Oral History Committee, individual residents, businesses and organisations in the community;
- Assist in fundraising for longer term project (identify funding sources, draft proposals, etc.).
Tasks will include:
- Resource Centre Coordinator – To staff the Resource Centre, welcoming and assisting people as they come into the Centre.
- Welcoming and directing people as they come in;
- Research available resources (pamphlets, books, videos, etc.) to place in the Resource Centre;
- Reach out to local community organisations/agencies to build up materials available in the Resource Centre as well as to develop a referral contact list/ manual;
- Assist with the development of informational materials to promote the Resource Centre;
- Assist with the organising of programming at the Resource Centre e.g. housing maintenance workshops, gardening workshops, summer youth programming, etc.
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.
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.
Other Information:
- Must be between the ages 16-30. This position is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. The funding stipulates that the employee must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the time of hire; and have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
- DMSMCA is an equity employer; visible minorities, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Wage: $13.00 / hour
Hours of Work: Up to 30 hours/week; some evening and weekend hours required. This is a 12-week term position.
Terms of work: This is an internship funded by Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. The funding stipulates that the employee must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the time of hire; and have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
Start Date: To start immediately.
Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, May 19, 2017 at 4 pm to:
Kemlin Nembhard
Executive Director
Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
823 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0C3
Email: director at dmsmca.ca
Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
