ONLINE/REMOTE Community Engagement and Research Volunteer

Scope of the responsibilities:
Work closely with GLOCAL Research Analysts and supervisors to gather, enter, and analyse data on political representatives at municipal level.
Conduct research and understand the political environment of the province. This includes but not limited to research on local issues, provincial policy concerns and regional politics.
Provide support in GLOCAL's social media engagement, create infographics and produce short videos on social causes.
Assist in community engagement and outreach at local level.

Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
A passion for creative writing, community engagement and partnerships development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Strong intercultural understanding.
Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

Supervision:
The successful candidate will volunteer with the executive team of the Foundation. Ongoing support will be offered by the Manager to ensure holistic development of the volunteer in capacities relevant to the position. A weekly meeting will be scheduled for the volunteer to receive support and direction, as well as targeted opportunities and guidance for personal growth and development, such as future career planning. We aim to make this a comprehensive learning experience for the volunteers.

Hours Per Week:
This is a remote role with flexible start dates.
We hope the volunteer is able to dedicate 2-6hrs/week.
A minimum of 3 months commitment is expected.