Join the ICC Team!
Indigenous Youth Internship Opportunity – Deadline May 12, 2023
Communications Assistant
(Pending funding approval)
Background
As the “Voice of Indigenous Business in Manitoba”, The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) represents businesses and organizations that are Indigenously owned and managed that provide support or services to our community; play a significant and relevant role in the economic development of this Province.
Under the general direction of the ICC Manager, the Communications Assistant will provide support to the Manager and the Membership & Communications Committee. This will include but not limited to assisting the design and implementation of a communications strategy, assisting the maintenance and development of website, creating and regularly posting messages on various social media accounts. Assist in the crafting of key messages and promotions of events. Ensuring that our members and the general public are informed and engaged with ICC events and services.
Roles & Responsibilities:
This position is a 4-month term opportunity and is a combination of virtual and in-office work. Hours of work are 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday at a rate of $20/hour and can begin immediately. To apply you must be of Indigenous descent (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) and between the ages of 18 to 29.
To apply for this position, please forward your resume to our General Manager Rhonda Forgues at manager@indigenouschambermb.ca
Communications Assistant
(Pending funding approval)
Background
As the “Voice of Indigenous Business in Manitoba”, The Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (ICC) represents businesses and organizations that are Indigenously owned and managed that provide support or services to our community; play a significant and relevant role in the economic development of this Province.
Under the general direction of the ICC Manager, the Communications Assistant will provide support to the Manager and the Membership & Communications Committee. This will include but not limited to assisting the design and implementation of a communications strategy, assisting the maintenance and development of website, creating and regularly posting messages on various social media accounts. Assist in the crafting of key messages and promotions of events. Ensuring that our members and the general public are informed and engaged with ICC events and services.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and implementation of an advertising and promotional strategy
- Assist in the updating and maintenance of the website
- Assist in the creation and dissemination of key messages
- Support the Committee including but not limited to arranging meetings, drafting agendas, taking notes, following up on action items, drafting reports, etc.
- Assist in the regular communications with member, board, stakeholders and general public
- Assist in the creation of marketing and promotional materials
- Assist in the creation and implementation of a social media strategy
- Provide stats related to engagement, views and likes to various social media mechanisms
- Education/training in a communications-based program such as Creative Communications
- Previous experience with website design and maintenance
- Previous experience with managing social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
- Strong creative writing skills and experience
- Experience with previous business communications (oral and written)
This position is a 4-month term opportunity and is a combination of virtual and in-office work. Hours of work are 8:30-4:30, Monday to Friday at a rate of $20/hour and can begin immediately. To apply you must be of Indigenous descent (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) and between the ages of 18 to 29.
To apply for this position, please forward your resume to our General Manager Rhonda Forgues at manager@indigenouschambermb.ca