Constituency Outreach & Advocacy Specialist

Bcndpcaucus; Surrey; In loco; CAD 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Extended health and dental

BC Public Service Pension Plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Jagrup Brar, MLA's Constituency Office in Surrey-Fleetwood seeks a dedicated Constituency Advisor to administer the office, support constituents, and coordinate outreach. You will handle information, advocacy, and communications materials.

The role requires independent work, diplomacy, social media content, bookkeeping basics, and the ability to travel and work weekends as needed. Applicants from diverse backgrounds encouraged.

Competenze

• Knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the three levels of government.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, concisely and professionally for a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgement.
• Ability to administer the various aspects of a community office. Specific skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping and clerical functions, and web-based functions is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with flexibility.
• Experience with social media management, content creation, and graphic design is required.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex policies and legislation, to adapt and learn new processes and applications, and to show initiative and ingenuity when confronted with problems or unique situations.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the constituency of Surrey-Fleetwood, its communities, demographics, and key issues.
• Ability to travel and work on weekends and holidays as required.

Mansioni

• Providing assistance and advocacy for constituents in their dealings with the provincial government, either directly or through appropriate referrals.
• Supporting the MLA’s work within their communities through community outreach and liaison.
• Providing information to constituents about provincial government legislation and policies, including the MLA and government’s position on provincial issues.
• Preparing communications materials, including advertising, householders, and mailings by the MLA, newsletters, and websites.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Constituency Office, including correspondence, bookkeeping, information management and other office duties, as required.
• Recruiting, training and supervising Constituency Office volunteers and practicum students, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Political knowledge

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Office administration

Office tech skills

Autonomy

Social media

Policy interpretation

Local knowledge

Availability

Strumenti

Web-based tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Jagrup Brar, MLA's Constituency Office in Surrey-Fleetwood seeks a dedicated Constituency Advisor to administer the office, support constituents, and coordinate outreach. You will handle information, advocacy, and communications materials.

The role requires independent work, diplomacy, social media content, bookkeeping basics, and the ability to travel and work weekends as needed. Applicants from diverse backgrounds encouraged.