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Student Assistant - Communication - ClimateSense Project - School of Climate and Adaptation

Competition Number:
19S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Climate Change and Adaptation - ClimateSense Project
Position:
Student Assistant - Communications
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 5 hours per week
Salary:

$12.25 plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

February 24, 2020 to December 31, 2020

The ClimateSense Project (www.climatesense.ca) housed within the School of Climate Change and Adaptation at the University of Prince Edward Island is currently seeking a Student Assistant to work on communications-related projects within the larger project.

ClimateSense is a climate change training and development program committed to providing adaptation learning and development specific to Prince Edward Island that targets professionals of all levels of expertise. The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of the ClimateSense Project Coordinator, Ross Dwyer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance and development of the ClimateSense website

  • Assistance with the marketing and branding of ClimateSense and ClimateSense-related events
  • Professional and technical writing of public and private documents
  • Assist with researching, writing, and posting social media content
  • Consistent communication and collaboration with the Project Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Student with a minimum of 2nd year standing currently enrolled in either Applied Communications, Leadership, and Culture, Applied Climate Change and Adaptation, or Environmental Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island
  • WordPress/web development skills required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong professional writing/communication skills
  • Superior organization, planning, and time management skills
     

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.