Job Posting
Community Outreach Assistant
(Summer Student Position: 30 hrs/week
The Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) is committed to serving diverse people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to limit the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy and volunteerism.
The Position
Reporting to the Women’s Community Development Coordinator the Community Outreach Assistant will work to increase public awareness of the Agency and its programs, events and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the Health Promotion Team, other staff and volunteers to identify opportunities for outreach and collaboration
- Conduct outreach, with volunteers, at various locations in the Region, including community centres, fairs and events
- Assist in strengthening relationships with key community partners by attending meetings and events
- Assist in creation of outreach materials including presentation displays
- Develop opportunities for cross-promotions with community partners for Agency events and services
- Find and compile appropriate community resources and partners for the Agency semiannual Newsletter
- Review and update Agency outreach and community partner lists
- Assist in the creation and implementation of strategies, benchmarks and evaluation mechanisms for Agency outreach and collaborations
Qualification and Skills:
• Post-secondary education preferably related to Social Services, Communications or similar
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of applying Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Principles
• Solid knowledge of the local community and agencies (Peel Region)
• Experience in developing strong relationships with individuals and groups
• Ability to represent the Agency and its service users effectively to the community
• Experience in coordinating volunteers
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Proficiency in Social Media Tools (Facebook, Twitter, Blogs etc.) is not necessary but an asset
These positions are funded by Canada Summer Jobs and requires that applicants must,
• be between 15 and 30 years of age;
• have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible);
• be legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Salary: $12.25 per hr.
Commitment: 30 hours/week for 10 weeks starting June 17th or 24th
Posting Deadline: Tuesday, May 28th 2013 at 9:00 am
The Peel HIV/ AIDS Network I is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from persons living with HIV/AIDS, visible minorities and persons with culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are comfortable doing so please disclose your diversity in the covering letter.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
To Apply:
Please include "Community Outreach Assistant" in the Subject Line. Please send resume* and cover letter to:
Tina Obwanga,
Women’s Community Development Coordinator
Peel HIV/AIDs Network
160 Traders Blvd, East, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K7
Fax: (905) 361-1004 Email: jobs@phan.ca
Job Posting
Communications Assistant
(Summer Student Position: 30 hrs per week)
The Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) is committed to serving diverse people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to limit the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy and volunteerism.
The Position
Reporting to the Administration & Finance Coordinator, the Communications Assistant will assist the Agency in the creation and implementation of communication strategies and materials along with methods for internal and external use.
Key Responsibilities:
• Compile and recommend improvements for the Agency monthly e-Newsletter and semiannual Newsletter
• Review and update Agency communication lists
• Assist in the development of a new Agency website including working with the designer, staff, and volunteers
• Update, recommend and implement improvements for the Agency and AIDS Walk Website
• Increase the Agency's visibility and engagement on Social Marketing Outlets (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Assist in the creation of media releases, advisories and other communication materials
• Assist in the creation and implementation of strategies, benchmarks and evaluation mechanisms for external communications
• Assist in the compilation of the Agency Annual Report
• Assist in the creation of promotional and outreach materials, as necessary
• Work with the Health Promotion Team and other staff, as necessary
Qualification and Skills:
• Post-secondary education preferably related to Marketing, Communications or similar
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of applying Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local community (Peel Region)
• Experience in writing and editing for print and online for different audiences including media, government officials and community partners
• Experience in designing and compiling e-Newsletters
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Strong understanding of Social Marketing Tools (Facebook, Twitter, Blogs etc.)
• Working knowledge of CSS, HTML is not necessary but an asset
These positions are funded by Canada Summer Jobs and requires that applicants must,
• be between 15 and 30 years of age;
• have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (foreign students are not eligible);
• be legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Salary: $12.25 per hr
Commitment: 30 hours/week for 10 weeks starting June 17 th or 24th
Posting Deadline: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 9:00 am
The Peel HIV/AIDS Network is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from persons living with HIV/AIDS, visible minorities and persons with culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are comfortable doing so please disclose your diversity in the covering letter.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
To Apply:
Please include "Communications Assistant" in the Subject Line. Please send resume and cover letter to:
Skha Mpofu
Administration & Finance Coordinator
Peel HIV/AIDS Network
160 Traders Blvd, Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3K7
Fax: (905) 361-1004 Email: jobs@phan.ca
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