Job posting: Outreach coordinator for Canada’s NDP in Vancouver

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Job Posting
Outreach Coordinator(s)
Canada’s New Democratic Party

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Organization, the Outreach Coordinator(s) are responsible for working with NDP activists to organize federal pre-election outreach activities.

The Outreach Coordinator(s) will be located in Vancouver. This a part-time, limited term position.

Job Duties

• Assist federal riding associations and the NDP in developing outreach plans for the 2007 federal election.
• Assist in conducting membership drives and volunteer recruitment to encourage the participation of diverse communities in the Party.
• Plan, prepare and conduct outreach workshops, seminars and other training sessions for Party members.
• Organize outreach and volunteer recruitment during the 2007 federal election.
• Organize special events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the structure, history, policies and principles of the New Democratic Party of Canada and B.C.
• Understanding of the demands and needs of the South Asian/East Asian media.
• Good written English and Punjabi (Hindi an asset)/Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese an asset).
• Demonstrated recent election and pre-election experience.
• Demonstrated adult education or training experience.
• Proven ability to motivate and organize volunteers.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in stressful situations, meet deadlines and communicate effectively with colleagues, media, community contacts and the public is a requirement.
• Be prepared to travel as required and work flexible hours and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Starting date: As soon as possible
Compensation: to be determined.

Apply by email to:
Heather Fraser, Director of Organization
c/o Dominique Vaillancourt, Administrative Assistant to the Director
dvaillancourt@fed.ndp.ca

Please include relevant references. Questions about the position should be made by email.

Closing date for applications is 5:00 p.m. eastern standard time on Wednesday, Feb 28 2007. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.