The English-Language Arts Network (ELAN) seeks a Communications Assistant

Length: 16 weeks May 9– Sept 2, 2021

Rate: $15.50

Language(s) of work: Excellent oral and written English and basic (working knowledge of) oral and written French

Location: Montreal, Quebec

About ELAN:

ELAN (English Language Arts Network) is a non-profit organization devoted to helping Quebec’s English-language artists connect with one another, with their francophone colleagues, and with audiences in Quebec, Canada, and internationally. Our members include artists and organizations representing many artistic disciplines and regions of Quebec. ELAN encourages an evolving Quebec identity that celebrates social, cultural, and artistic diversity.

Job Description:

Working under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator, with the oversite of the Director of Operations, the Communications Assistant will train and gain experience by assisting the Communication Coordinator carry out day-to-day tasks involved in meeting ELAN’s communication needs. This includes communication strategies relating to our Annual General Meeting, monthly newsletters, website maintenance, and promotion of services and initiatives for Quebec’s Official Language Minority Community (OLMC) on ELAN’s digital communications platforms and social media channels.

Description of Tasks:

Assisting with all ELAN’s ongoing communication needs (newsletter, social media)

Assisting with membership communications through the renewal of all membership related documentation.

Ensuring that ELAN’s soon to be overhauled website is in compliance with ELAN’s Inclusion Plan, and working with our Inclusion Committee to ensure that ELAN’s web site is as inclusive and diverse as our membership.

Build and implement a targeted promotional social media campaign for our Annual General Media.

Prepare a final report detailing summer activities, and including recommendations for future development.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Candidate should be pursuing a post-secondary university, CEGEP or college degree in arts and cultural management, arts administration, general or fine arts, communications, social sciences, marketing, or business.
• Strong spoken and written English, and a working knowledge of French
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and teamwork skills
• Good organizational skills e.g. task prioritization, attention to detail in written work
• Resourceful, with creative problem-solving skills, and the capacity to work autonomously
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word) and email

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Mailchimp, WordPress, and social media
• Knowledge of or proven interest in arts and culture
• Experience or deep understanding of challenges facing artists who experience marginalization
• Experience developing digital content or blogging.

Candidate eligibility:

This position is funded by the Government of Canada through Young Canada Works (YCW) in Both Official Languages. You must meet program criteria to be eligible for this position.

You are eligible if you:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the YCW work assignment;
• have been a full-time high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the Winter 2021 semester;
• intend to return to full-time studies in the Fall 2022 semester;

ELAN encourages candidates to highlight additional qualifications, including non-traditional skills and experience.

How to Apply

DEADLINE:  Applications will be reviewed on April 25, 2022 but the call will remain open until a candidate is selected.. Interviews will take place April 28^th& 29^th.

Please email the following materials to Deborah Forde (Director of Operations) at deborah@quebec-elan.org:

• CV/Resume in Word or PDF format
• Cover letter in Word or PDF format

o In your cover letter, please detail your interest in the position, and highlight your qualifications as they relate to the position.

ELAN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. We strongly encourage applications from members of the Government of Canada’s job equity seeking groups (i.e. persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and newcomers to Canada), and from all groups who experience marginalization. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter if they are comfortable doing so.