Job Description

Columbia Basin Trust is seeking a Summer Student to join our Communications team from May through August 2023 in one of our four offices: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Golden or Nakusp. If you are self-motivated, results-oriented and have strong communication skills, we want to hear from you! Reporting to the Manager, Communications you will:

• Assist with the development and implementation of communications and marketing plans.
• Draft stories, web and ad copy, social media content, presentations and more for internal and external purposes.
• Assist with design and development of graphics for web, social and advertising.
• Assist with web, digital and social media projects and campaigns.
• Provide administrative and office support

You are passionate about growing a career in communications and marketing, are familiar with the Basin area, and are comfortable navigating a digital and online working environment. You\'re great at communicating verbally and in writing and can comfortably research a variety of topics. You must be a post-secondary student, ideally enrolled in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or business, and returning to school in the next academic year. To provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, the Trust has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a personal characteristic protected under the BC Human Rights Code may request an exemption to the Vaccination Policy. How to apply: If you have what it takes to fill this exciting opportunity, submit a cover letter and resume on our website at https://ourtrust.org/careers by February 27, 2023. The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Columbia Basin. We welcome and encourage those who identify as Indigenous to apply. Who are we? Our staff team is made up of Basin residents that thrive in a dynamic environment, are innovative and passionate, and want to contribute to Columbia Basin communities. Working alongside the people of the Basin, the Trust is committed to strengthening where we live, now and for future generations. The Trust gratefully operates in the unceded, traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T\'enneh, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. This region is also home to six Metis Nation BC Chartered Communities. We have offices in four communities in the Basin: Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden. These communities offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and much more.