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PIRG has 3 job openings this summer: 1-web design/promotions coordinator
2-Researcher/writer 3-film maker. Job descriptions are below:
Web Design/Promotions Co-ordinator
Summary of Position
This person will update our website and create a system for posting current
events and information. Part of the job will involve training the
co-executive directors in how to keep the current events section current.
Another aspect of the job will be developing the use of our new logo on
both the website and our other publicity materials. Finally, the
promotions coordinator will organize past outreach information and strategy
material in preparation for the 2001-2 volunteer recruitment and
organization at Dalhousie University.
Qualifications
-demonstrated web page design skills and the ability to teach those skills
to others.
-demonstrated skills in creating effective publicity material.
-demonstrated interest in environmental and social justice issues.
-must be self-motivated, have good organizational skills and the ability to
work well independently.
-good communication and interpersonal skills are imperative.
Eligibility
Successful applicant must have attended university/college/trade
school/final year of highschool full-time during 2000/01 school year and be
returning to full-time study in the fall in accordance with Human Resources
Development Canada funding requirements.
Terms of Employment
Salary: $8.80/hr 30hrs/wk 12 weeks, plus 4% vacation pay
Start date: June 4, 2001 End date: August 24, 2001
Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2001, Send or drop off:
Resume, cover letter and if possible a sample of web design work to:
web design/promotions coordinator Hiring Committee, c/o NSPIRG
Student Union Building, Room 314
6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 4J2
494-6662 or nspirg@is2.dal.ca
Researcher/Writer
Summary of Position
The successful applicant will research and write an analysis of one of two
topics. The format will be designed to be useful to the lay public. The
work will be published by NSPIRG upon completion of the contract and may
act as the basis for a discussion forum in the 2001-2 school year. The two
topics are: (1) Oil and Gas research, development and distribution in Nova
Scotia (2) The use of Depleted Uranium as a weapon and its effects on
soldiers and civilians in affected areas.
Qualifications
-demonstrated excellent research and writing skills.
-knowledge of computer layout and design an asset.
-demonstrated interest in environmental and social justice issues.
-must be self-motivated, have good organizational skills and the ability to
work well independently.
-good communication and interpersonal skills are an asset.
Eligibility
Successful applicant must have attended university/college/trade
school/final year of highschool full-time during 2000/01 school year and be
returning to full-time study in the fall in accordance with Human Resources
Development Canada funding requirements.
Terms of Employment
Salary: $8.80/hr 30hrs/wk 12 weeks, plus 4% vacation pay
Start date: June 4, 2001 End date: August 24, 2001
Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2001, Send or drop off:
Resume, cover letter and if a writing sample to:
Researcher/Writer Hiring Committee, c/o NSPIRG
Student Union Building, Room 314
6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 4J2
494-6662 or nspirg@is2.dal.ca
Film Maker
Summary of Position
The NSPIRG has organized several forestry related discussions and projects
in the past and published a newspaper style zine called "Clearcutting in
Perspective". The film maker will be required to produce a short film from
footage (including DVD footage) of a panel discussion held last year on the
state of Nova Scotia's forest and from other sources. The film will
present an analysis of clearcutting and sustainable harvesting practices in
the Nova Scotian context. NSPIRG will screen the film at various events
andwill make it available for use by the public.
Qualifications
-demonstrated excellent film making/editing skills.
-demonstrated interest in environmental and social justice issues.
-must be self-motivated, have good organizational skills and the ability to
work well independently.
-good communication and interpersonal skills are an asset.
-knowledge of forestry and Nova Scotia is an asset.
Eligibility
Successful applicant must have attended university/college/trade
school/final year of highschool full-time during 2000/01 school year and be
returning to full-time study in the fall in accordance with Human Resources
Development Canada funding requirements.
Terms of Employment
Salary: $8.80/hr 30hrs/wk 12 weeks, plus 4% vacation pay
Start date: June 4, 2001 End date: August 24, 2001
Deadline for Applications: May 25, 2001, Send or drop off:
Resume, cover letter and if possible a sample of previous film work to:
Film Maker Hiring Committee, c/o NSPIRG
Student Union Building, Room 314
6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS B3H 4J2
494-6662 or nspirg@is2.dal.ca
nspirg
nova scotia public interest research group
6136 university ave
halifax, ns
b3h 4j2
902-494-6662
nspirg@is2.dal.ca
co-executive directors : janet burt-gerrans
ben hirtle
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