Job Description

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Hiring Unit:
McGill Office of Sustainability

Position Summary:

The mission of the
McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is to create a culture of sustainability at McGill. We aim to identify, connect, and enhance efforts to incorporate principles of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) into all areas of the University. MOOS provides the institutional memory and knowledge, the network of partnerships, the framework for sustainability at McGill (
Climate & Sustainability Strategy ), and the seed funding (
Sustainability Projects Fund ) to facilitate the sustainability efforts of students, faculty, and staff.


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A passionate work environment with a dynamic, supportive, and caring team
• Personal and professional growth through the careful setting of your own goals
• To build a portfolio of professional-quality social media marketing materials
• Meaningful work that will contribute to the growth of McGill\xe2\x80\x99s sustainability movement
• Being able to be, first and foremost, a student

DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the Social Media Intern is responsible for managing the MOOS Instagram account. This includes:

• Creating posts to promote sustainability programs/projects at McGill and educate our audience about sustainability topics
• Producing Reels about sustainability initiatives on campus and how to get involved
• Photographing sustainability initiatives and events to use in social media posts and other communications materials
• Attending and covering sustainability related events live on Instagram
• Ensuring content is published on time according to the monthly content calendar
• Engaging with our audience by posting interactive Stories, liking relevant posts, and replying to comments and direct messages
• Building relationships with other McGill Instagram account managers to cross-share content and expand our reach
• Collaborating with the Graphic Design Intern to create illustrated, text-based posts
• Pitching content ideas and assisting in the development of monthly content calendars
• Assisting with other MOOS social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn)

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated experience creating content for Instagram, including producing and editing Reels and/or Tik Tok videos
• Demonstrated photography experience in varied lighting conditions
• Strong written communication skills, with experience writing for social media
• Working knowledge of Instagram features and familiarity with social media trends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Reliable, with strong organizational and time management skills
• Interest in social media marketing, and environmental and social sustainability
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and groups at McGill is an asset

Applicants must be a current McGill student and based in Montreal year-round (apart from vacations). Students from all faculties are welcome to apply.
Please submit a PDF of your C.V., a cover letter, and links to three examples of social media content you have created (ideally, this should include at least one Reel, as well as photos you have taken and captions you have written).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Katya Teague, Communications Officer,
katya.teague@mcgill.ca . See also:
Website ,
Instagram ,
Facebook ,
Twitter , and
YouTube

The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization, and encourages women, Indigenous people, people of colour, people identifying as LGBTTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer, intersex), members of ethnic minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of one of these groups and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process.















Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience















Hourly Salary: (AMUSE C) $15.82















Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)















Position Start Date: 2023-05-01















Position End Date: 2024-04-30















Deadline to Apply: 2023-05-03















McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca .