Constituency Outreach & Casework Coordinator

Ontario NDP; Welland; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario NDP is seeking an organized outreach assistant to support the MPP by completing assigned casework and outreach duties, including organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.

You will respond to constituent questions, gather research, monitor local media, and help develop a strong social media presence. Travel across the riding is required to perform outreach, casework and engagement activities on behalf of the Member.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs
• Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations in duties
• Ability to write articles and reports, meet deadlines, maintain organized records
• Ability to advocate effectively for constituents
• Proficiency with Word and Excel and general computer skills
• Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices (Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp)
• Familiarity with the riding constituency and key stakeholder groups
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English; French is an asset
• French language ability is an asset
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing
• Rapport with local riding and community members preferred

Responsibilities

• Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences
• Responding to constituent questions and concerns
• Preparing, gathering, maintaining, and compiling research material
• Responding to requests for research or information from constituents
• Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member; may include op-eds and media releases
• Developing a strong social media presence and managing online social media to promote awareness of the MPP
• Liaising with interest groups and keeping informed in policy areas
• Dealing with enquiries and solving problems and advocating for constituents
• Contacting constituents by telephone, written, and in person
• Contacting senior government personnel, officials from outside organizations, and local government
• Preparing documentation related to casework
• Travel throughout the riding for outreach, casework and event planning
• Other duties as assigned by the Member

Skills

NDP knowledge

Public affairs

Government communications

Social media management

Writing and research

Bilingual (English/French)

Tools

Twitter

Facebook

Mailchimp

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Ontario NDP is seeking an organized outreach assistant to support the MPP by completing assigned casework and outreach duties, including organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.

You will respond to constituent questions, gather research, monitor local media, and help develop a strong social media presence. Travel across the riding is required to perform outreach, casework and engagement activities on behalf of the Member.