Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Supporting the design and implementation of country and partner specific communications strategies, policies and work plans
- Researching, developing and creating content for a variety of communications, including internal newsletters, social media posts, web stories, videos and the HerStory Podcast Series
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to collect the required background information, statistics and success stories for communications needs
- Contributing to the design and implementation of outreach and marketing strategies, primarily targeting young women in the program countries
- Providing mentorship to women entrepreneurs in effective marketing and communications tools and strategies for social business activities
- Supporting organizational learning and capacity strengthening with HerStart partners, staff and fellows on communications, marketing and digital media topics
- Contributing to the ongoing development of a high quality HerStart photo library
- Further building out the HerStart Toolkit and fellowship databases
- Engaging in holistic fellowship orientation and training opportunities, which include themes such as human-centred design, ethical volunteerism, climate action and gender equality
*Note: Responsibilities for this role will vary for each fellow and country. The above list demonstrates the types of activities this role may be engaged in, depending on the skills of the applicant and the immediate needs of the HerStart team.
Desired Qualifications for this Position
- Experience in designing communications strategies, plans and materials
- Experience or strong interest in podcast and/or video production
- Strong digital communications skills, including web, email and social media management
- Skilled at storytelling, including success stories and lessons learned
- Strong research, writing and design skills, with high attention to detail
- Tech-savvy with knowledge of diverse platforms and interest in learning new ones (including Canva, Slack, Airtable and Mighty Networks)
- Passion for learning, facilitation and supporting the knowledge and skill development of others
- Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to work independently
- Ability to be proactive, flexible and take initiative
- Committed to working with others in an equitable and inclusive manner
- Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes openness to differing opinions and views
Eligibility Requirements
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- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Fluent or professional level English skills (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated interest in the fields of international development, gender equality, climate action and/or social entrepreneurship
- Enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary institution (or have equivalent work experience)
- Ability to commit to the full length of placement, including pre and post training
- Access to a personal computer for duration of placement
