Job Description

DATE: May 14th, 2024
LOCATION: Toronto, ON \xe2\x80\x93 People & Culture Team
COMPENSATION: $20/hour
CONTRACT ENDING: August 31st, 2024.**This is a summer Student Position**LOFT Community Services is a unique and dynamic charitable organization that supports people living with complicated issues such as mental and physical health challenges, substance use challenges, poverty and homelessness. Serving approximately 19,633 annually and providing 1,861 units of supportive housing last year, LOFT is one of Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s largest mental health service providers of its kind. LOFT is also recognized as a Nonprofit Employer of Choice\xe2\x84\xa2 Award (NEOC) recipient.
To help fulfill its mission, LOFT is hiring a Internal Communications Specialist.Job SummaryThe Internal Communications Specialist internship position supports LOFT through a collaborative approach. It offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in internal communications. They will contribute to LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s internal communication strategy to inform staff about LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s operations and People & Culture\xe2\x80\x99s programs and services, as well as supporting recruitment initiatives.What You Will Do

• Writing, editing, and proofreading various communications.
• Provide creative support in graphic design and development of digital and print resources, and social media channels, according to LOFT brand guidelines and accessibility best practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s internal SharePoint site.
• Contribute to the development and execution of LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s communications plan.

What You Bring
Must-Haves

• Post-secondary courses in marketing, graphic design, or communications.
• Strong preference for students in communications, journalism, media studies, marketing communications, public relations programs.
• Strong skills in desktop publishing, graphic design, layout, illustration, and photography for use in websites, electronic and/or print materials, and audio/visual presentations that reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare and social services sector.
• Familiarity with SharePoint development, design, and maintenance is an asset.
• Familiarity with MS Teams platform and apps is an asset.
• Knowledge of the application of accessibility standards is a strong asset.
• Strong English language competency in writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills required.
• Familiarity with the not-for-profit and community healthcare field is an asset.
• Must be a youth ages between 15 to 30 years of age and eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to communicate in more than one language, is an asset.
• Familiarity with the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
• Understanding of cultural competency and anti-oppression framework.
• Lived experience with facing systemic and cultural barriers to employment, education, housing, and health equity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionLOFT Community Services is a values-driven organization with a deep belief that each person has the ability to grow and change. We value compassion, collaboration, and community delivered with dignity, innovation, and excellence. LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s vision is that together, we can all live successfully in our community. Our client population reflects Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s diverse community and it is LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s goal to build a workforce who also reflects that diversity. LOFT believes there are many ways to develop skills and build experience and expertise. So even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t \xe2\x80\x9ctick all the boxes\xe2\x80\x9d but think you\xe2\x80\x99d thrive in this role, you are encouraged to apply.Note: All LOFT employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with LOFT\xe2\x80\x99s Vaccination Policy; unless they are employed in or work regularly with staff who are employed in, non-client facing roles.Note: A satisfactory vulnerable sector check (VSC) is also required.CLOSING DATE: May 28th, 2024Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.Follow us on: I I l l l lLOFT Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. LOFT is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requested accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process by contacting hrteam@loftcs.org or (416) 979-1994.Powered by JazzHR

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