Communications and Engagement Summer Student

Job title: Communications and Engagement Summer Student

Job description: Up to 7 temporary full-time position for up to 5 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled in marketing, communications, or public relations related or equivalent post-secondary diploma or degree program, commencing in April/May 2024

The City of Edmonton has a terrific opportunity for a communications and engagement student to support the Communications and Engagement teams in the City Operations and Community Services Department. You will be responsible for implementing communications and marketing strategies through the development of tactics and materials that support key branch projects and the department’s goals and objectives. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while gaining valuable knowledge and skills in an empowering environment.

As a part of the team, you may:

• Provide communications, engagement and/or marketing advice that supports branch goals and objectives
• Support the development and implementation of communications, engagement and/or marketing plans
• Participate in business partner meetings and coordinate communication, engagement and/or marketing activities
• Day-to-day management of branch area social media accounts
• Assist with event planning and execution
• Gather, analyze, synthesize and report on public engagement feedback
• Demonstrate the City’s Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent as well as the seven commitments made to reconciliation through the City’s Indigenous Framework
• Collaborate with the Communications & Engagement teams to support the coordination of events, including but not limited to, preparation of materials and event logistics
• Support research and analysis to contribute to the evaluation and corporate alignment of communication strategies

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at a post-secondary institution, in an marketing, communications, or public relations related diploma or degree program
• Experience using Google Workspace applications or equivalent applications
• Experience in development and implementation of marketing and/or communications strategies
• Experience in management of social media accounts

Assets

• Experience using or referencing public engagement principles and techniques

Skills Required for Success

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating a respectful and inclusive working style
• Ability to gather technical information and translate it into accessible engagement and communications materials
• Willingness to work independently and with a team
• A commitment to service excellence
• Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
• Alignment to our
• Embody the Cultural Commitment “Integrated” as part of the team
• Alignment to our

Conditions of Employment:

• As part of your application, we ask that you attach an unofficial transcript or enrollment verification letter (indicating you are enrolled in a

or related post-secondary work experience degree program). Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City * This position may be a combination of working from home and on-site working conditions

• Some positions may require occasional evening and weekend work
• Some positions may require a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent). May be required to arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance

Additional Details:

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Salary: $19.749 – $25.135 (Hourly)

Talent Diversity Consultant: JY/JR

The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the and .

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact .

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