Online Communications Associate, Association for Women's Rights in Development, Toronto, Canada

Online Communications Associate

Posted on: June 25, 2013
Application deadline: July 14, 2013
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

OVERVIEW

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.

Since its inception, AWID has consistently provided accessible, high-quality and diverse information on women's rights and gender and development issues. We believe that providing information is fundamental to building understanding of the trends affecting women's rights, setting agendas and amplifying the voices, perspectives and diverse forms of organizing of women from around the world.

The WRI team produces and sources a wide range of information products in English, Spanish and French – from news, interviews and analysis to job announcements, new resources, events and urgent appeals – and disseminates them through the AWID website, social media and e-newsletters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Production, Compilation & Dissemination:
- Sources and compiles information on jobs, announcements, events, resources and urgent actions and alerts in English, French and Spanish in line with the editorial guidelines and ensures timely dissemination of e-newsletters
- Daily sourcing online content in English, French and Spanish relevant to women's human rights, gender equality and sustainable development and posting to www.awid.org
- Ensures access to timely news and information related to priority themes by maintaining relationships with strategic external stakeholders, in coordination with the Manager
- Conducts outreach to relevant groups to increase subscribers among our priority groups and our Spanish and French constituencies
- Other online communications support as needed including writing, short translations and copyediting
Content management support for www.awid.org
- Provides website content management support including creating and editing new pages and sections and adding translations
- Compiles and disseminates the monthly e-newsletter What's new on awid.org? in English, Spanish and French
- Regularly checks the contact@awid.org email accounts and responds to emails or forwards to relevant staff in a timely manner

Social media support:
- Implements AWID's social media strategy
- Monitors engagement with AWID on social media channels and facilitates the social media conversations
- Produce and publish content for AWID's social media presence in English, Spanish and French

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
At least 2 to 4 years experience:
- Producing and managing online content related to women's rights issues for diverse audiences
- Working in a non-profit development and/or human rights and/or women's rights organization in a related role
- Working as part of a multicultural team and/or located in diverse locations
- Familiarity with key issues and themes related to women's rights

Other Requirements:
- Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women's rights frameworks
- Able to travel internationally (1-2 times a year)
- Experience working in a virtual, multi-location team
- Trilingual: English-French-Spanish

Assets:
- Courses or certificates in digital communications and/or social media
- Knowledge of basic audio and video editing software

We are looking for an individual who is committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination, and anti-racism. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the latest online and social media technologies, knowledge of women's rights and gender and development issues, and excellent communication skills. If you have strong multitasking skills, a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you!

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

1) Current CV and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include "Online Communications Associate" in the subject line of the email)

No phone calls please. Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, July 14, 2013. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

Production Associate, The Association for Women's Rights in Development, Toronto, Canada

Production Associate

Posted on: May 9, 2013
Application deadline: June 2, 2013
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

DESCRIPTION

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.

The Production Associate is a full-time position responsible for coordinating the high quality production of a wide range of materials to support the achievement of AWID's outcomes.

The Production Associate reports to the Production & Events Manager and works closely with all of the Thematic and Core Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Production
• Monitor policies and procedures for production, design, translation, packaging and dissemination of all AWID communication products including maintaining production policies and guides, style and branding guides and translation glossaries (Spanish and French)
• In collaboration with the programme teams, coordinate the production, design, translation, packaging and dissemination of a wide range of communication products
• Develop and monitor the production schedule for all AWID publications and proactively resolve issues to ensure timely production

Marketing and Dissemination
• Research, develop and maintain alternative media contact lists to support the dissemination of AWID communication products
• Maintain general organizational mailing and emailing lists for dissemination of AWID communication products
• Market AWID publications to relevant actors

Production Support to Program Teams
• Coordinate with the Thematic and Core Program teams to determine appropriate levels of editing, design, translation and dissemination support for large program communication products
• Identify program team production training needs for tasks such as proofreading and basic design and layout and coordinate appropriate production training with the Production & Events Manager

EXPERIENCE

At least 4-6 years experience:
• In a non-profit development and/or human rights and/or women's rights organization, preferably in the Global South and/or CEE/CIS
• Writing and editing a wide range of multi-lingual print and online publications
• Working as part of a multicultural team

EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Solid understanding of design and its relationship to messaging
• Strong administrative and extensive computer skills, including using the Internet, emailing, word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Strong conceptual ability and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal communication skills in English
• Able to manage conflict effectively
• Able to multi-task and willing to perform diverse tasks as needed in a timely manner
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:
1) Current CV and cover letter in English (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include "Production Associate" in the subject line of the email)
No phone calls please. Only email applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, June 2, 2013. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

Youth Counselor & Housing Support Assistant, June Callwood Centre for Young Women, Toronto

Youth Counselor & Housing Support Assistant Summer Student

Posted on: April 19, 2013
Application deadline: May 21, 2013
Posted by: June Callwood Centre for Young Women

DESCRIPTION

Jessie's - The June Callwood Centre for Young Women is a multi-service resource centre for pregnant
teenagers, young parents, and their children. Jessie's Centre operates from a feminist perspective. We
strive to demonstrate our commitment to feminism, anti-oppression and positive social change in every
aspect of our structure and functioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide informal support to pregnant and parenting youth
• Accompany youth to appointments in the community
• Assist youth in completing application forms for community resources
• Work closely and build relationships with youth facing a variety of barriers as young parents that
often prevent them from accessing affordable, suitable housing for their families.
• Support our youth during housing searches by looking through local rental ads with the youth,
calling landlords, accompanying youth to view apartment units and advocating on behalf of the
youth with landlords when necessary
• Provide assistance accessing income supports, including accompaniments to welfare intake
and advocacy with welfare workers.
• Develop an understanding of housing rights and responsibilities and provide this education and
information to the youth on her caseload.
• Work to prevent eviction, including advocacy with landlords and assistance at the Landlord
Tenant Board.
• Answer calls and provide welcoming and informal support at reception
• Provide care and support to infants and toddlers in nursery
• Support summer outings, groups and swap shop
• Document in files and participate in case management with multi-disciplinary team

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 

The Government of Canada has strict eligibility criteria for these positions. Applicants must be:
• between 15 and 30 years of age;
• registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year (2012/2013) and intend to return
to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year (2013/2014);
• are Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under
the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible); and
• are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and
regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Some professional and/or personal experience working with youth
• Understanding issues and barriers relating to pregnant and parenting youth; non-judgmental,
pro-choice approach to sex, birth control, parenting, abortion, adoption
• Positive and friendly demeanor
• Physically able to lift up to 35lbs
• Ability to pass a vulnerable persons police check
• Second language considered an asset


Start Date: early June 2013
End Date: late August 2013
Wage rate: $15.00
Hours: dependent on funding


HOW TO APPLY

Eligible applicants should apply by noon on May 21, 2013. Please email your resume, cover
letter and responses to the below-listed questions, as a single .doc or .pdf file, to
mail@jessiescentre.org


All applicants must respond to the following questions and include their responses in their application:

1. What concerns, if any, do you have for the children of teen parents?
2. How does culture impact on parenting?
3. How has discrimination affected you personally and professionally? How would your
perspective on racism/discrimination affect your work here at Jessie's Centre?

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
Jessie's is committed to the principles of employment equity. We strongly encourage applications from
women of diverse race and culture groups, aboriginal women, women with 'dis'abilities, and LGBTQ
women.