Community Reporter – Summer Student
Canada Summer Jobs Grant Program for Youth
Two positions - 8 weeks @ 30 hours per week @ $17/hour
Are you:
- a student or recent graduate of a Journalism, Photography, Digital Media, Marketing, Business or similar college or university program?
- an excellent storyteller with great interview and photography skills?
- interested in exploring our community, attending events, and meeting local business owners?
- friendly, organized and reliable?
- able to complete tasks independently and with a high degree of accuracy?
- eligible for the CSJ program and looking for a great summer job with the opportunity to contribute to making our community better while building your portfolio?
The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) is hiring two Community Reporters / Photographers Summer Students to…
- attend various community events (which may include some evenings/weekends) to take photos, gather quotes from attendees;
- following the event, use the photos and information gathered to write short articles/posts and content for social media, website, blog, etc.;
- communicate with local DBOT member businesses to set appointments to visit their location to photograph and interview them;
- create articles/posts featuring these local businesses, to be used on our website, Dufferin County’s new tourism website, social media, and shared with the members; and
- perform other related duties as assigned.
Candidates must…
- be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- have reliable transportation to destinations throughout Dufferin County (mileage reimbursed); &
- be able to work with minimal supervision using independent discretion and judgment.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to hr@dufferinbot.ca by April 30th, 2024.
This position is contingent upon receipt of the Canada Summer Jobs Grant and is subject to change.
We thank everyone for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
DBOT is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals who identify as a priority youth. Please advise if you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment process.
