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Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University, Montreal

Communications Coordinator, PINAY Quebec (PAID)

January 8, 2024   |   by User Posts

Description of Organization

PINAY Quebec – founded in 1991 as a grassroots not-for-profit organization – is a Filipino Women’s Organization that works to empower and organize migrant Filipino domestic workers in Quebec, many of whom have been trafficked or exploited. Over three decades, PINAY has brought together domestic workers and their supporters in the struggle for fundamental rights and welfare as they advocate for the socioeconomic rights of caregivers, most of whom are racialized immigrant women living in Montreal. PINAY aims to improve these women’s overall working and living conditions, focusing on their long-term economic advancement and successful social integration.

Contribution to the Organization’s Mission and Social Transformation

PINAY has largely been a volunteer-based organization from its start and has struggled throughout the years with its limited resources and we would therefore like to build towards a more sustainable future in order to better help the vulnerable women migrant workers that we encounter. The intern’s tasks would greatly contribute to this project and towards our organization in general. 

Responsibilities and deliverables

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan that includes strategies for print, digital, and social media. Draft, edit, and proofread compelling content, such as press releases, newsletters, and marketing materials.
  • Work with the PINAY staff to manage the organization’s website and social media accounts, ensuring content is up-to-date and engaging
  • Monitor media coverage of the organization and industry trends, identifying opportunities for proactive and reactive outreach.
  • Work closely in cooperation and collaboration with PINAY’s Executive Director/Project manager and staff to complete deliverables for the role. 
  • Success in the role would involve helping to advance the development of our communications infrastructure. 

 

Assets and Requirements  

  • Student must be registered as a Concordia student
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, preferably bilingual in English and French
  • Tact and ability to convey complex information in a simple format
  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Passion for working with grassroots community organizations
  • Administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills to remain organized in a partially virtual environment, effectively manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
  • There may be some requirements to be available during a weekend, whether a Saturday or Sunday or both days, in order to accommodate any possible meetings or activities with members of the organization, who are mostly only available on weekends. 

Duration: Fall Semester (12 weeks between September – December 2023, exact dates to be determined between PINAY Quebec and student)

Site of employment: Hybrid

Address (if applicable): 4755, Van Horne Av., Office #110 Montréal, QC H3W 1H8

*All SHIFT interns are also welcome to come co-work at SHIFT’s space (LB-145) throughout the work week. 

Hours: ~10 hours/week (120 hours/semester)

Remuneration: $2000

Please note that SHIFT payments are made as honorariums, sent in 2 installments at mid-semester and the end of the semester.

Deadline to apply: 12th November, 2023

By the deadline, the student should:

Send a cover letter and resume to Jasmin de la Calzada and Fatima Barron by email: jasmindlc@pinayquebec.org and fatimab@pinayquebec.org (email subject: “Communications Coordinator application”) by midnight on 12th November, 2023

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