EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | CMHA Edmonton | Summer Student.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY | CMHA-ER www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca | Position: Resource Development Summer Student | Position Type: Summer Student | Closing Date: Position remains open until a suitable candidate is found | TO APPLY: submit CV/cover letter ion confidence to: hr@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca ||| About | CMHA-Edmonton is a non-profit organization that envisions mentally healthy people in caring communities. We increase awareness and understanding of mental health, mental illness, recovery, and suicide prevention through education. We support the resilience and recovery of people in distress including those affected by mental illness or suicide by providing crisis intervention; safe, long-term and affordable housing; peer connections; suicide grief and family support; advocacy and wayfinding; and providing opportunities to improve your wellness. Join us and make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and stressful situations including abuse, violence, and suicide.

Abstract | Reporting to the Executive Assistant and Director Resource Development, the Resource Development Summer Student is responsible for providing administrative support, planning and executing activities in the Resource Development area of the Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton. Specific duties performed may include: planning, executing and providing administrative and promotional support to special events and campaigns; providing acknowledgment letters; and the provision of administrative/coordination support for third party events. 

The Resource Development Summer Student will also work with and support social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to promote and market agency and third party events.  It will liaise with the public, stakeholders and external organizations in relation to agency events and activities, and maintain good public relations.

Qualifications/Experience | Post-secondary student (2nd or 3rd year preferred) in a related field • Previous experience with various social media applications is required • Previous experience in the non-profit sector in a paid or unpaid capacity is preferred • Acceptable attainment & maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills/Abilities | Strong interpersonal, verbal|written communication skills • Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines|allocate time|resources effectively • Possess organizational skills with a keen attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy & excellent time management|prioritization skills • Skills in the understanding & use of social media platforms including Twitter|Facebook to advance agency priorities • Ability to deal effectively with the other staff, the public and stakeholders & maintain good relations • Ability to work effectively in a multi-task environment & manage multiple projects as required • Demonstrated initiative and ability to respond to situations with maturity and composure • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends • Ability to effectively use MS Office (including familiarity with Excel, Publisher & PowerPoint).