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COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH INTERN

The Organic Food Council of Manitoba is seeking a Communications and Outreach Intern. This seven

month term position is 40 hours per week, $14/hr starting September 1, 2010-March 31, 2011.

Job Description

1. Assist with Outreach and Communications2. Staffing displays (up to 3 per month)3. Assist with developing bi-weekly e-newsletters and website updates4. Event logistics for Organic Week (October 9-16th) and other events (Farmer training, Growing

Local conference )

5. Assistance with farmer trainee recruitment6. Newcomer and First Nations farmer consultations regarding farm training7. Consultations with institutions, camps, youth programs, and community clubs for local and organic

food procurement and direct marketing with farmers

8. Assisting with Manitoba Cooking up Change contest for local high schools9. Other duties as assigned

The successful applicant will have/be:

Strong written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills with proven attention to detail Strong time management and able to multitask and meet deadlines Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working with the public Able to exercise independent judgment The ability to travel and stand at public displays or make public presentations High level of computer knowledge, Internet, Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint Be self motivated and a team player

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Knowledge of food security, rural issues, and sustainable agriculture Proven web and social networking capabilities Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends for displays and events Access to a vehicle is considered an asset

Participants must also meet the following the criteria:

between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusively at the time of selection a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person within the meaning of the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

legally entitled to work in Canada legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and/or territorial legislation and

regulations

out-of-school a post-secondary college or university graduate not receiving Employment Insurance benefits can demonstrate a lack of labour market attachment to field of study (under-employed or

unemployed)

can demonstrate that working in the field of communications is a career goal has not previously participated in a Career Focus work experience placement

Those interested in applying for this position is invited to forward their resume before August 18, 2010 or

until suitable applicant has been found to:

Email :ofcm@cog.caSubject Line: Application for internship

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

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