(Internal Applicants Only) Constituency Assistant

ndp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The NDP Caucus in Toronto is seeking a staffer to assist the Member by handling casework and outreach duties, organizing events, hearings, meetings and press conferences, and responding to constituent questions with professionalism.

You will gather, maintain and present research material, monitor media, support social media presence, liaise with government and stakeholder groups, and travel within the riding to advance outreach and constituent services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and Canadian labour movement.
• Understanding of Canadian and Ontario governments and public affairs.
• Equity and diversity frameworks awareness and application.
• Ability to write articles and reports and meet deadlines.
• Advocacy skills to represent constituents effectively.
• Strong MS Office and social media proficiency.
• Familiarity with constituency and stakeholder groups.
• Second language ability (Tagalog or Amharic) is an asset.
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Content creation and editing for social media are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Respond to constituent questions and concerns.
• Prepare, gather, maintain and compile research material to aid communications.
• Respond to requests for research or information from constituents.
• Monitor local media and assist with media presence and op-eds.
• Develop social media presence and manage online channels.
• Liaise with the Member and caucus communications department.
• Stay informed on policy areas and liaise with interest groups.
• Handle inquiries, solve problems, and advocate for constituents.
• Contact constituents by phone, writing, and in person.
• Engage with senior government personnel and local organizations.
• Prepare documentation related to casework.
• Travel throughout the riding for outreach and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NDP & Canadian labour movement

Canadian government knowledge

Ontario government knowledge

Public affairs knowledge

Equity & Diversity frameworks

Written communication

Advocacy skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Record keeping

Proficiency in editing articles/reorts

Social media skills

Stakeholder engagement

Second language asset (Tagalog/Amharic

NDP experience / community organizing

Video content creation for social

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Mailchimp

Twitter

Facebook

Job description

Objectives

To assist the Member by completing assigned casework and outreach duties.

Responsible to Member for

• Organizing events, hearings, meetings, and press conferences.
• Responding to constituent questions and concerns.
• Preparing, gathering, maintaining and compiling research material as requested by Member to aid in communicating with constituents and organizations in the constituency.
• Responding to requests for research or information from the MPP’s constituents.
• Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member. May include preparing weekly columns, drafting op-eds, standard media releases and arranging stand-up interviews.
• Work with the MPP and caucus communications department to develop a strong social media presence and manage online social media to increase MPP’s visual identity; and assist with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding.
• Keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by Member and liaising with interest groups within the constituency.
• Dealing with enquiries and solving problems and advocating for constituents (casework).
• Contacting and responding to constituents by telephone, writing and in person.
• Contacting senior government personnel, officials from outside organizations, and local government.
• Preparing all documentation related to casework.
• Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework and event planning.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Member.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Equity and Diversity frameworks and considerations and how it applies to the duties of the position
• Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized records.
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the Member’s constituents.
• Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft office suite, such as Microsoft word and Excel etc.
• Excellent social media skills and associated best practices required including Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp, etc.
• Familiarity with members’ constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
• Proficiency in a second language such as Tagalog or Amharic is considered an asset.
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members is preferred.
• Proficiency in editing videos and creating content on social media is desired.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.