Job Description

What can you expect from joining a leading organization in the global movement to advance children\'s rights and equality for girls?

We are one of Canada\'s Most Admired Cultures and here\'s why: together, we have created a climate of trust and inclusivity - where diversity in people, ideas and approaches is not only respected, it\'s encouraged.

Amidst the uncertainty of COVID-19, these qualities have come to the forefront as our organization evolves to remain agile. Though we will evolve in many respects, our mission and strategic ambition will not change - and our work has never been so imperative. We will never stop believing in the multiplying power of girls and that every child deserves that right to learn, lead, decide and thrive. Our future success will be founded upon Plan International Canada\'s 80+ year history of focusing on our mission, our , responding to challenges and seizing opportunities with purpose, relevance and impact.

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Summary

Organization:

Plan International Canada

Reports to:

Advisor, Public Relations and Communications

Location:

Toronto - Hybrid

Status:

Full-time, 16-week Contract (April 24 - Sept 1, 2023)

Level of Contact with Children:

B

Hourly Rate:

$15.5 /hour - $30,225/annum

The Position

• The Summer Associate will be supporting the PR & Communications team with media relations, social influencer research, youth engagement and CEO communications.
• Broadly the position includes; supporting or writing press releases and other communication products like pitches, social media posts and op-eds, researching content, media outlets and target audiences and assisting with media outreach, including creating media lists and pitching stories

What success looks like?

• Media Relations - Update media list with prospective journalists and media outlets. Assist with writing pitches and press releases.
• Social Influencers - Research and develop a list of potential social media partners and content ideas for campaigns (examples: International Day of the Girl, Gifts Of Hope) and evergreen opportunities. Support the team by monitoring and tracking social influencer and Celebrated Ambassador coverage.
• Youth Engagement - Contribute to youth voice amplification opportunities and support work for the fall 2023 edition of the Girls Belong Here program.
• CEO Comms - Explore content and engagement opportunities.
• General/Admin - Update the PR team page on Plan Connect, create an inventory list of all our branded assets in the inventory, provide organization or fact-checking support for messaging related to key issues or standard responses.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail.
• An aptitude for storytelling and developing creative ways to deliver key messages
• Interest in media and influencer relations and journalism.
• Affinity for digital and social media communications
• Superior research and fact-checking skills.
• A self-starter with resourcefulness, innovation and creativity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Thrives in a fast-pace work environment while managing multiple, competing priorities.

How to Apply:

To express interest in this exciting opportunity at Plan International Canada, please apply with your resume and cover letter to by March 16, 2023.

Plan International Canada is a hybrid workplace. You will work from the office and from home.

Plan International Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and to providing an inclusive workplace. Plan International Canada especially welcomes applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

If you have a disability that may affect your ability to perform in a role in which you are interested, we will be happy to discuss with you what adjustments or arrangements we can make to accommodate your needs. If your disability is likely to affect you adversely within the application process itself, please let us know (as soon as you feel comfortable to do so) by emailing so that we can consider any adjustments to the process that will allow you to be considered fairly for the role.

Consistent with our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check, including the vulnerable sector screen.

For applicants who require an accommodation, please contact to discuss further.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Plan International Canada!

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