Employment

flowersUSC Canada - Program Officer, Public Engagement

USC Canada is currently seeking a Program Officer for public engagement for its Ottawa office. As a member of the Public Engagement Team of USC’s Canadian Programs, you will help advance USC’s strategies and programs to inspire Canadians, especially youth, to take action on food justice at home and abroad. You will build action toolkits and modules, develop and carry out volunteer trainings, produce public engagement materials, develop USC’s social media presence, participate in collaborative campaigns, coordinate and attend special events. Candidates should have experience in a variety of public engagement,campaign and communications settings, with strong skills in volunteer coordination and program development.  The deadline for applications is January 29, 2010. For more information, visit www.usc-canada.org.

Coady International Institute - Youth In Partnership International Internship Program

The Coady International Institute is currently recruiting dynamic community-minded Canadians between 19 and 30 years of age to participate in its Youth In Partnership international internship program. The program aims to provide recent Canadian university/college graduates experience working with the Coady Institute’s partners in development practice. The program will begin in March 2010 with a two week orientation at the Coady Institute (Nova Scotia); a six-month in-country work placement; and a two week re-entry program in Canada. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2010. For more information, visit www.coady.stfx.ca/youth/apply/.

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