“Thinking Rock is hiring two Rivers Speak Community Liaison Student positions for the summer through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Please share widely with your networks!
Rivers Speak Community Liaison
Canada Summer Jobs Student Position – Two Positions
Wage: $11.00 per hour, 30 hours per week
Length: 8 weeks (July 6-August 28, 2015)
Purpose:
To increase awareness and participation in the Rivers Speak Community Play Project by coordinating outreach activities in community organizations and at community events across the Algoma District.
Responsibilities:
- Host Thinking Rock art-making booth at community events and festivals in rural and First Nation communities across the Algoma District (including but not limited to Blind River, Mississaugi First Nation, Elliot Lake and Serpent River First Nation)
- Engage with community members to generate interest in participating in the project
- Facilitate simple and fun hands-on participatory creative art making activities related to the project with community members of all ages, cultural backgrounds and artistic abilities
- Act as liaison between TRCA and the local communities we are reaching out to
- Mobilize community members to attend and participate in events
- Develop relationships with local media outlets for promotional and capacity building purposes
- Promote activities locally (social media, posters, fliers, etc)
- With TRCA staff, organize and host community conversations regarding TRCA projects with local community groups
Qualifications:
- Required: between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;
- Knowledge of or keen interest in learning about community arts and community building;
- Ability to draw upon pre-existing relationships within the four communities we are working with (Blind River, Mississaugi First Nation, Elliot Lake and Serpent River First Nation);
- Comfortable working with people of diverse cultures, ages, and abilities;
- Knowledgeable about and respectful of Indigenous cultures and issues;
- Some knowledge and awareness of the lands and waterways we live on;
- Working experience in communications and public relations;
- Strong interpersonal skills and friendly disposition;
- Thorough knowledge and experience with computers, and familiarity with Google Drive;
- Superior organization and time management skills;
- Self motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative and work alone;
- Interest or experience in the arts and/or community development a definite asset;
- Fluency in French and/or knowledge of Ojibway a definite asset;
- Valid G license and access to vehicle required (travel expenses related to TRCA activities will be reimbursed);
Evening and weekend work will be required.
To apply please send a cover letter and resume by email to Miranda Bouchard, General Manager, miranda@thinkingrock.ca by Friday, June 26, 2015. Please use the subject line: Community Liaison Summer Student.”
-from Thinking Rock Community Arts & ArtBridges FNMI facebook group
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