The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet)
This is a temporary, full-time, 20 weeks position partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs and is restricted to students who are 15 to 30 years of age and are returning to school full-time in September 2008. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is looking for an energetic, detail oriented, self-starter summer student to fill the role of Research Assistant contributing to the Network's activities in BC.
CCEDNet is a member-driven organization that increases the scale and effectiveness of community economic development (CED). Community Economic Development (CED) builds people-centred, sustainable economies. CED is a field of expertise that holds the tools and know-how to create-in an inclusive and participatory way-locally-led action for the betterment of a community. CED is also a movement of people and organizations who are creating solutions to everyday problems like climate change, poverty, homelessness and isolation. Solutions range from community gardens, farmers markets, community loan funds, land trusts, mentorship opportunities, social enterprises, co-operatives, affordable housing, neighbourhood renewal corporations, and much more. CCEDNet's members do all of this from every region of the country. CED practitioners use different approaches, yet they hold in common a vision for just, sustainable, vibrant communities and are adept at applying entrepreneurial, pragamatic approaches to reach that goal.
This is an outstanding opportunity to meet and learn from Canada's most experienced CED practitioners and social entrepreneurs. People living with disabilities, Aboriginal people and visible minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Research including, literature searches and summaries, annotated bibliographies, internet research and interviews.
• Assist in the development of a monthly newsletter
• Maintain database and update website
• Event coordination including arranging logistics such as travel, as well as assisting with program design, booking speakers and venues.
• Taking minutes and organizing meetings
• Other duties as required
Qualifications:
• 1 year work experience
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows applications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Non-profit experience (volunteer or paid)
• Quantitative and qualitative research
• Interest in community economic development and social justice issues
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and one letter of reference to Nicole Chaland via email at nchaland@ccednet-rcdec.ca
Please note that applications will be accepted only by email.
