Communications Assistant – MaCommunaute.ca

Are you a skilled communicator and want to play a key role in the fight against food insecurity in Montreal? Do you want to promote the services of a community organization on a humanitarian level where teamwork shines? So, dear passionate about communication that creates meaning, Community Kitchens of the Great Plateau (CCGP) has a stimulating and rewarding job to offer you!

The position we offer you is an excellent way to showcase your writing, interpersonal, animation, and even project management skills.

As part of a small, dynamic, supportive and innovative team, under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain links and communications with members/partners to stimulate community life by planning and writing articles/press releases on key communication tools (Facebook, monthly newsletter, blog, quarterly bulletin board);
• Write content on food safety, healthy eating, food waste issues, etc., to complement external programs and communications.
• Design, write, produce and distribute documents and support to promote our various activities (posters, advertisements, press releases, leaflets, photographs, etc.);
• Act as site supervisor or technical and editorial management (additions, updates and content modifications);
• Conducting surveys and developing performance measures for specific programs in cooperation with the project manager.
• Respond to general inquiries (email address information and telephone/on-site requests);
• Assist the Communications Coordinator in all her activities related to the annual communications plan, drafting the annual activity report, preparing self-financing campaigns and organizing the annual general meeting;

Depending on your interests, you will have the opportunity to develop your one-off animation skills with young people, collaborate on writing grant applications and participate in meetings with partners.

The position offered can become a full-time position if you feel you have the skills and interest to do more than just networking such as taking charge of specific projects/programmes offered by CCGP.

Our team is looking for a new employee who will be able to demonstrate that they have:

• – At least two years of experience related to communications management/writing.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications or a combination of relevant studies and experience;
• Proficiency in written French and drafting skills.
• Sense of organisation, independence and initiative;
• Creative mind, interpersonal skills and strong teamwork ability.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, working knowledge of English;
• Good knowledge of the following technology tools: Canva, InDesign, MS Office, Google Suite etc.;
• CCGPs Assets: Knowledge of community ecology and the collaborative life of a non-profit organization, demonstrate a marked interest in cooking, food security and the impact of climate change on people's well-being, and enjoy connecting with people 7-77 years old!

CCGP offers you competitive and flexible employment conditions:

• Position 25 hours/week (3-4 days/week) with expanded capabilities;
• Salary based on your skills, minimum $22 per hour;
• Group insurance plan (health, dental, life insurance) paid by the employer at a rate of 75%;
• Replacement for your cell phone.
• Office closures during Christmas and sick leave periods;
• A hybrid work mode (face-to-face/remote work) with a schedule that allows a certain amount of flexibility;
• Continue training in your area of ​​expertise or in a new, related area of ​​interest;
• Ongoing guidance to allow you to progress and weekly support;
• Nice, diverse and inclusive business atmosphere with casual attire!

About CCGP

Founded more than 30 years ago on the Mont-Royal plateau, our organization has a mission to promote food independence and healthy eating and to contribute to making cooking a source of sharing, mutual assistance, creating connections and social commitment. We run group kitchen groups and cooking activities for children, have a Ready to Cook program for seniors in unstable situations, offer unsold food processing and canning activities, as well as overseeing a community garden and a youth program aimed at environmental conservation and transition.

CCGP is an organization valued by the entire Grand Plateau community: participants and partners. We are known for our dynamism and stability, our innovative projects, our professionalism and reliability, our involvement and sense of partnership, and we enjoy good financial health.