Advocacy & Communications Assistant

Oxfam Canada • Ottawa, ON

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oxfam Canada is seeking an Advocacy & Communications Assistant for a full-time, 8-week term position. This role supports the Policy, Campaigns and Communications department with a range of tasks focused on public engagement activities. The ideal candidate has experience working in an office environment using digital tools and enjoys interacting with the public. Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation, working to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice, with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. The organization challenges systems that perpetuate inequality and advocates for women to have a say in decisions affecting them. This position is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program and prioritizes candidates who are passionate about gender equality and women's rights.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing degree in relevant field of study (such as Political Science, Gender/Women’s Studies, Communications, Education) or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working within an office environment.
• Experience using a range of digital tools, such as Microsoft Office, social media platforms, Asana, WordPress.
• Excellent writing skills, experience writing blogs.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s mission and strategic focus on women’s rights and gender justice.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Capacity to take direction, work in a self-directed manner and exceptional skills working within a team setting.
• Capacity to work in English.
• Willingness to sign and abide by the Oxfam Code of Conduct.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Candidates must be between the ages of 15 and 30.
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred, and have a valid SIN Number.

Responsibilities

• Supports the communications team with updates to the website, social media monitoring and listening, transcribing content, and scoping out stories.
• Supports public engagement activities, including tabling at events.
• Supports the policy and advocacy team with desk research on relevant policy issues, updating government contacts, and drafting policy documents.
• Assists the Manager of Policy with projects, administrative, and clerical duties as required.
• Maintains data and files for department projects and contracts.
• Other general office or administrative tasks, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees