Sheri Benson, MP - Communications Specialist - Temporary, Full-Time Position (until March 22, 2019)

Office

Sheri Benson, MP Saskatoon West

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and refine a strategic communications strategy
• Coordinate, in conjunction with the Member’s other staff, outreach to constituents
• Monitor national, regional, and local media and prioritize issues for the Member
• Write content for digital campaigns and direct mailings
• Manage the Member’s social media accounts to achieve steady growth and consistent branding
• Website maintenance
• Graphic design
• Attend events with the Member
• Assist with speeches, speaking notes, Questions, and committee work, when required

Qualifications

• Excellent communications (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of the New Democratic Party, the labour movement, federal government departments, community organizations
• Knowledge of Saskatoon West and riding priorities
• Strong familiarity with social media (eg. Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
• Mastery of desktop publishing software and graphic design
• Sound political judgment
• Administrative experience, an asset
• Knowledge of databases, an asset

Annual salary

$55,000

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

November 19, 2018 (Midnight)

Starting date

December 3, 2018

Send application to

Hiring Committee, NDP Caucus Services
202, Sparks St, Suite 217, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6

or: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

(Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line if e-mailing application.)

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, racialized persons, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.