National Youth Organizer

Liberal Party of Canada (LPC); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee & family assistance program

Prime downtown location close to trans

No charge gym membership & shower fac

Bicycle locker

Job summary

The Liberal Party of Canada is looking for a part-time National Youth Organizer to help support the National Office in Ottawa and coordinate with the Young Liberals of Canada. You will liaise with the Chair and Executive and assist with commissions, compliance, meetings, and nominations.

You will provide logistical and administrative support, draft communications, maintain the YLC website, and coordinate events and outreach activities in a fast-paced political environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
• Working knowledge of Canadian politics.
• Solid judgment and discretion with confidential matters.
• Strong administrative & organizational skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Office Suite; CRM tools experience is an asset.
• Experience with digital events (Zoom, GoTo Webinar) is beneficial.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Event management and communications experience is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and administrative support to the Young Liberals of Canada for projects, events, and activities.
• Coordinate engagement efforts with the YLC and the Chair/Executive.
• Draft and review communications such as emails and surveys.
• Maintain the YLC website and contact information for Commission reps.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings (phone, online, in-person).
• Process invoices and liaise with Finance for YLC expenses.
• Manage special outreach projects including Pride and campus recruitment.
• Support for party events and processes; other duties as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Bilingualism

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

CRM tools

Salesforce

HTML/CSS

Job description

The Liberal Party of Canada is seeking a part-time National Youth Organizer to work with the Party’s National Office in Ottawa joining a dedicated team of staff to support Mark Carney and our Liberal team’s work to keep building Canada Strong.

The National Youth Organizer serves as the National Office’s liaison with the Young Liberals of Canada and is responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with the Chair and Executive of the Young Liberals of Canada.

The National Youth Organizer also supports the ongoing work of the Riding and Party Services department, specifically the Senior Coordinator, Commissions, in the areas of Commissions, Compliance, General Meetings, and Nominations.

We are looking for someone who cares about the work we do and who is a great fit for our culture and team. If you want to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to take part in empowering Canadians to engage in the democratic process and play an active role in promoting Liberal values, then we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Providing logistical and administrative support to the Young Liberals of Canada (YLC) for various projects, events, and activities, including the review of event proposals, assistance with vendor selection, and the coordination and distribution of materials for outreach and communications
• Working with the YLC to coordinate engagement efforts
• Drafting and reviewing communications materials such as email blasts and surveys
• Maintaining the YLC website
• Maintaining contact information for Commission representatives
• Coordinating logistics for phone, online and in-person meetings of the YLC and associated clubs
• Processing invoices and liaising with the finance department on behalf of the YLC for their ongoing expenses
• Managing special outreach projects, including Pride and YLC campus recruitment
• Support for party events and processes
• Other duties as required

You’ll need to have

• University degree or in the process of obtaining a degree
• Working knowledge of Canadian Politics
• Solid judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong administrative & organizational skills
• Technical skills: proficient in Excel and Office Suite, as well as CRM tools (experience with Salesforce is an asset), knowledge of HTML and CSS is an asset
• Experience with digital events and platforms (Zoom Webinar, Go To Webinar, etc.) is an asset
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Experiences related to event management and communications are an asset
• Bilingualism an asset

What we offer you

• Wellness programs
• Employee & family assistance program
• Prime downtown location close to transit & shopping
• No charge gym membership & shower facilities
• Bicycle locker

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LPC is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Liberal Party of Canada does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates.

LPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under applicable human rights legislation(s).

LPC encourages applications from all qualified candidates. LPC has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail] if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

The Liberal Party of Canada is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people living with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. If you identify as a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.