Responsibilities Include

• Edit and develop the FMM annual report.
• Develop and implement a media strategy for the Golden Carrot Awards and Farmers’ Feast events.
• Develop a rural communications plan.
• Assisting with the communications for organizational events such as the Golden Carrot Awards and taking the lead on promoting them to the public and key audiences.
• 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.
• Editing, assembling and distributing FMM newsletters and the FMM northern newsletter
• Using traditional and social media to establish a greater organizational presence and public awareness of food security in rural, urban and northern Manitoba.
• Attending major conferences/events with the FMM display.
• 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
• Knowledge of, and interest in, food security and rural issues is considered an asset
• 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
• Be self motivated 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 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age at the time of placement;
• A graduate of a post-secondary education program;
• Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits;
• Have not previously held a Career Focus internship position;
• 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;

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