Food Matters Manitoba is seeking a Digital Communications Intern. This position would be based out of Winnipeg, 35 hours per week, $14/hr for 20 weeks.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Media relations, including pitching story ideas, responding to inquiries and participating in interviews
• Updating the FMM website and contact databases
• Monitoring local media and tracking media hits 
• Writing articles, reports, proposals and other communications products to share food security stories, resources, and opportunities and engage audiences in FMM activities
• Editing, assembling and distributing FMM newsletters, the Annual General Report, and development materials
• Using traditional and social media to establish a greater organizational presence and public awareness of food security in rural, urban and northern Manitoba 
• Assisting with the communications for organizational events such as the Localvore Iron Chef competition, Growing Local conference  and taking the lead on promoting them to the public and key audiences
• Attending  events with the FMM display
• Meeting with or presenting to key audience groups to share resources, ideas, and issues 
• Assisting with general office duties 
• Other duties as required

ABOUT YOU:

• Proven web and social networking capabilities, and knowledge of new media
• Experience and/or training in Communications and Public Relations is an asset
• Knowledge of, and interest in, food security and rural issues is considered an asset
• Experience working in a fast paced office environment
• The ability to travel and stand at public displays, and make public presentations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with proven attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public
• Able to exercise independent judgment  
• Strong time management and able to multitask and meet deadlines
• High level of computer knowledge, including Internet, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint
• High level of self motivation and a team player
• Basic layout and design skills, and familiarity with Publisher, would be an asset
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle would be an asset 

REQUIREMENTS:

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of placement; 
• not receiving Employment Insurance benefits; 
• a graduate of a post-secondary education program; 
• not previously participated in a Human Resources and Development Canada internship;
• be unemployed; or underemployed (working 20 hours or less on a regular basis); or  working in a job that does not match your area of educational study; 
• out of school; 
• a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee status has been conferred; 
• legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations; 
• willing to complete a Police Records Check.

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