Communications Intern - First Nations Housing Professionals Association

Job Description / Duties

The Communications Intern is responsible for assisting in the development of relevant material for the promotion, communication, and membership requirements of the First Nations Housing Professionals Association.

• Assisting to implement the communications strategy and supportive actions
• Connecting with current and future members of the FNHPA
• Outreach and communication to help identify FNHPA member needs
• Promotion of and processing of memberships and membership renewals
• Providing and supporting social media activities
• Developing testimonials (video, web, etc.)
• Promoting the Knowledge Centre
• Developing the monthly newsletter and any other communications for the purpose of information sharing for FNHPA members, mailing lists and sponsors.
• Gathering relevant news for consideration in the monthly newsletter
• Analyzing medium’, or other sources’ effectiveness in terms of building a community of practice for housing staff

Qualifications / Required Skills

Education
• College diploma or University degree, or some University or college courses in a relevant field of study.

Experience
• Must be between the ages of 18-30, with a strong desire to gain experience in First Nations Housing and Communications

Knowledge
• An understanding of First Nations Housing issues and services
• An understanding of First Nations governance, administration, and community levels
• Computer literacy in Windows environment, Microsoft Office suites and social media platforms
• Proactively seeks and shares best practices
• Fluency in French is an asset

Preferred Skills and Abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well developed planning, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with members and co-workers in a professional manner
• Creative and innovative outlook
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Mandatory
• Enrollment and completion in the FNHP Courses leading to the First Nations Housing Professionals designation. • Youth must not be receiving Employment Insurance while they participate in the HIIY program. If they are already receiving Employment Insurance benefits, they must agree to discontinue them before starting the internship.
• Interns cannot be employed elsewhere during the internship.

Additional Information

Working Conditions
Work involves exposure to both public and First Nations communities, Chief and Council, Administrative and Members. Work is subject to deadlines and interruptions. Ability to work effectively and efficient in a flexible office environment. The work will involve some out-of-town travel. This position requires flexibility to work where and when required. It is expected that when representing FNHPA, dress is appropriate for each specific target audience.
First Nation Preference

First Nations persons will be given preference (s. 16(1) CHRA). Applicants are asked to self identify in their cover letter.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Communications Intern for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Contact Information

If you have the required qualifications and can fulfill the roles and responsibilities noted and would like to join a growing and dynamic organization with its energetic and motivated team, please forward your cover letter and resume by email only to Candace Bennett at candace@fnhpa.ca

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity.

Employer Profile

The First Nations Housing Professional Association (FNHPA) is a new professional association committed to excellence in expanding housing management capacity for First Nations organizations. FNHPA is seeking a highly motivated, independent, and dynamic individual who will effectively and professionally provide communications support for FNHPA.