International Centre for Co-operative Management - Communications and Outreach Specialist

Co-op / Organization: 
International Centre for Co-operative Management
Location: 
Online/Halifax
Type of Organization: 
University research and learning centre
Brief Description of Organization: 

The International Centre for Co-operative Management (the Centre) exists to elevate the global co-operative sector through education, research, and knowledge dissemination. The Centre was formed to provide a customized Master's program in co-operative management to meet a need identified by the co-operative sector. The Centre's program staff and faculty have grown to offer a Certificate in Co-operative Management, international co-operative study tours and short leadership development courses, conduct and publish research, host symposia, offer webinars and more.

Over 80 co-operatives, organizations, academic institutions and individuals form the Co-operative Management Education Co-operative guide the direction of the education, research and Centre partnerships to ensure the Centre's relevance and impact.

 

Organization Website: 
managementstudies.coop
Number of Members: 
82
Number of Staff: 
8
Dress Code: 
Business casual from the waist up (i.e. zoom) for days you'll be on meetings; professional background and/or blurred background.
Internship Position Title: 
Communications and Outreach Specialist
Internship Position Duties: 

-Animate the social media platforms of the Centre (facebook, linkedin, Instagram, youtube) and website and work creatively to draw attention to the Centre’s work, upcoming programs and outputs (publications/accomplishments)

-Prepare visuals and short form video (text and image based) to attract a wider audience to learn about the programs and offerings of the Centre (digital flyers, visuals, brochures, media kits, print material, etc.)

-Support the design/layout of materials developed by the Centre including conference materials, worksheets, workbooks, etc. 

-Support Centre projects such as event planning and outreach to co-operatives

-Engage in Centre planning by way of research to identity new avenues/channels to engage new learners and partners in the work of the Centre, new events to participate in, etc.

Position Training: 

Virtual training sessions with Centre staff and joining team meetings (zoom).

Skills Development & Learning: 

-Exposure to the wider co-operative ecosystem (various types and across a wide geographic area)

-Communications, design and creativity skills

-Ability to work independently in an output-driven environment

-Learn how to collaborate with virtual teams

-Expand co-operative network

-Understand how education and research work to elevate co-operative practice

Other details of working conditions: 
The supervisor/collaborator for this role is a former NASCO board member, short term staffer and previous NASCO intern. Intern is required to have own laptop, reliable fast internet, quiet environment for working.
Compensation ($): 
$25 per hour
Is Room Included?: 
No
Working Hours: 
Negotiable - part-time, within the Mon-Fri workweek.
Total Hours of Work Per Week: 
20