BYTE is hiring a new Communications Officer!

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After a little over 2 years with BYTE, Kara left the organization at the end of 2015 to take the next step in what’s sure to be an amazing career. Kara is a talented writer, designer and general ace who has been an inspiration for all of us here at BYTE. Everyone at the office will miss her!

The good news is that this means we’re hiring a new Communications Officer. If you’re a dynamic young Communications person and you’re interested in joining the BYTE team, apply today!

Communications Officer

BYTE is looking for an amazing Communcations Officer to join our Whitehorse team. We are a â€˜by youth, for youthâ€™ organization that focuses on empowering and promoting youth throughout the Yukon and Canadaâ€™s north.

This position offers a lot of exciting challenges, working at one of the Yukonâ€™s most dynamic youth charities. The successful applicant will be responsible for BYTE â€“ Empowering Youth Societyâ€™s external communications, as well as working with youth on multimedia projects such as photography and film making.

Pay is $20 per hour (70 hours per fortnight), plus $1000 in self directed benefits and a generous four weeks of vacation. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for youth development, non-profit work and multimedia communications.

TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Please email a cover letter, along with a copy of your resume to ed@yukonyouth.com. I’ll try to respond to all candidates, but depending on demand, I may only be able to reply to people who are being invited for interviews. I’m sorry if I don’t reply.

Contact: Chris Rider, Executive Director
Email: ed@yukonyouth.com
Phone: (867) 667-7975

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Set & manage BYTEâ€™s communications strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director.
Write weekly updates and stories for BYTEâ€™s website (www.yukonyouth.com);
Produce articles or press releases for external media;
Manage social media channels (e.g. facebook, twitter);
Create and edit photographs & video content for BYTE;
Design any promotional material (posters, stickers, pamphlets, bookmarks etc.);
Design and write content for BYTEâ€™s annual Newsletter.
End-to-end management of youth-focused projects.

Fundraising

Distribute proposals/applications to funding bodies, service clubs etc.

Facilitation Team Member

Assist with Community Outreach Program for any multimedia projects
Help to facilitate workshops in Whitehorse and rural Yukon communities
Travel to rural communities with Community Outreach Coordinator and facilitators
Create multimedia content with youth.

Ongoing Duties

Help and attend any other BYTE events or meetings
Contribute to daily office operations such as answering the phone, faxing, photocopying, responding to public inquiries etc.
Ensure a clean work Â environment â€“ participate in the rotation of chores, water plants, take out garbage, organize work space as needed

Ideal Experience

Successful completion of post-secondary schooling combined with experience in marketing, communications or another related field;
Experience with multimedia production, graphic design, interviewing and writing/researching articles for print and online;
Ability to work in a busy, fast paced office;
A strong rapport with youth and genuine interest in youth issues;
Experience overseeing and managing project budgets;
Ability to be detail-oriented;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends;
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, the Adobe Suite and Internet applications;
Familiarity of BYTE. and its work in the Yukon and;
Familiarity of Yukonâ€™s First Nations.