JOB SUMMARY

The Marketing and Communications Intern will support the City’s efforts to inform, engage, and build trust with the public while protecting and enhancing the City’s reputation. Working closely with the Manager of Marketing and Communications and the Marketing and Communications Specialist, the intern will assist in the development and delivery of a variety of communications and marketing materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will:

• Working towards a post-secondary degree in Communications, Public Relations, Digital Arts or a related field.
• Have excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience with the following is considered an asset:

• Using a Content Management System
• Website accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Understanding or experience in the municipal sector.

Working Conditions

• Scheduled 35-hour work week (Monday – Friday) in office
• Duration – 12 weeks (420 hours)
• May be required to work overtime.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position
We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter via online at http://careers.cityofwoodstock.ca.
We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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• Key focus of this role will be contributing to the redesign of the City’s website and improvement of its digital content. Collaborate with departments across the organization to understand the services they provide and use data and analytics to refresh and optimize website content.
• You will apply your technical and communication skills to ensure content is user-focused, accessible, and easy to navigate, helping to create a seamless and informative online experience for the public.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team and other City departments to develop and create website copy.
• Contribute to the development of corporate strategic marketing communications initiatives.
• Develop digital media content for city social media accounts and platforms.
• Other duties as assigned to assist the Marketing and Communications Team.