Job Opportunities

Job Posting: Communications & Research Officer, Temporary

Duties

• Writes and researches news releases, speaking notes, issue sheets, position papers, leaflets, and statements
• Supports research,  media and organizational aspects of MLA outreach and public events
• Maintains Caucus website
• Assists MLA & caucus activity in social media
• Monitors  and keeps MLAs apprised of news coverage, trends and issues; tracks NDP activity in the media

• Investigates and analyzes public policy issues
• Provides factually accurate, politically relevant, and timely information on policies and programs and other government and public activities and initiatives
• Networks with diverse organizations

Competencies

• Superior oral and written communications skills
• Proven success in public policy research,  with direct-input research in addition to internet and document research, and in doing analysis from a public policy perspective
• Demonstrated success working in an environment of daily deadlines, changing priorities, and multitasking—time/task management skills
• Understanding of the political dynamics of Alberta, particularly in relation to the NDP
• Public communications or journalism background valuable
• Proven success working as a part of a small team and working with elected politicians and their schedules

Salary

• $46 026-$60 976 annually, depending on education and experience.
• This is a term position to March 31, 2012 and immediate availability to begin in January is necessary

The NDP Opposition Caucus is an employment equity employer.

Send application letter and resume, with detailed experience information, and references (in confidence) by January 16, 2012:

Jim Gurnett, Chief of Staff
Alberta NDP Opposition Caucus
501 Legislature Annex
9718-107 Street
Edmonton  AB T5K1E4

Jim.gurnett@assembly.ab.ca