Employment Opportunities with the NDP

The following are the currently available positions open for applications.

MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER French and Regional-North and Eastern Ontario

Objectives:

To assist the Leader, and Caucus to broaden NDP media coverage across the province, particularly in francophone media and northern and eastern Ontario media. Will work closely with media, tour and MPP’s staff to execute assigned projects, ensure that projects contain a francohophone communications strategy and translate all materials into French, meeting established deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Developing unique and consistent media opportunities for the Leader and Caucus in Ontario’s francophone media and northern and eastern Ontario media. For example; preparing weekly columns, arranging special talk-back programs on radio and television in addition to standard press releases and stand-up interviews.

Executing media relations and media-related activities and raising the profile of the Leader, Caucus and Party as widely as possible in indentified media outlets.

Developing and maintaining relations with the media, and monitoring media activities and emerging trends, with a focus on , Northern and Eastern Ontario and French Media outlets.

Writing, editing, producing and distributing press releases, speeches, articles, op-eds, and other materials.

Establishing and maintaining francophone and eastern and northern media lists for daily distribution of the Leader and Caucus messages. This requires establishing ongoing working relations with French media and key reporters in identified regions.
Ensuring that press releases, communications materials and caucus website materials are translated into French in a timely fashion.

Liaison with NDP organizations in ridings across the province and other stakeholders to raise the profile of the Leader, Caucus and Party.

Developing media relations strategies and public relations projects and coordinating work with the other Caucus Services staff.

Qualifications:

· Minimum five years experience in media relations, or equivalent.
· Experience in and knowledge of communications planning, marketing, and public relations.
· Thorough knowledge of and demonstrated experience working with media outlets across the province, particularly identified Regions and French media.
· Proven ability to work in a team environment.
· Ability to plan and implement communications strategies.
· Proven ability to manage a variety of issues and projects simultaneously.
· Proven organizational abilities and experience.
· Superior English and French language skills and proven writing and editing ability in both languages.
· Proven translation skills in French and English
· Strong computer skills.
· Willingness to work irregular hours and travel.
· Proven ability to co-ordinate and lead team projects.
· Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with team members.
· Experience in web design and maintenance would be an asset.

Contact:

Availability: April 1, 2008

Applications to: Valerie Fogarty, Director of Administration, NDP Caucus Services, Room 114, Queens Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A5 or vfogarty@ndp.on.ca or Fax: 416-325-8222

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Receptionist and Correspondence Clerk

Objectives:

Provides professional reception and correspondence answering services to the Leader’s Offices and Caucus

Provides administrative support for Leader, Caucus, and Staff of Caucus Services Offices.

Prepares Leader’s correspondence

Responsibilities:

Priorities will be set from the following:

Providing reception, administrative assistance for the Leader’s Office and Caucus Services Office as directed.

Handling a wide range of incoming calls and making appropriate referrals when necessary.

Maintaining files and information systems relevant to the Leader’s Office and Caucus Services Office.

Greeting and assisting visitors to MPP’s offices and directing constituents and visitors to NDP and government offices

Sorting and distributing and responding to incoming mail including electronic mail and telephone messages in a timely manner.

Responds to Leader’s correspondence in a highly professional manner.

Liaising with Legislative Assembly Staff and other branches of the government where necessary.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

The successful applicant will have: Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Proven telephone reception experience in a busy, professional environment. Proven highly developed writing skills. Ability to work well under pressure, communicate clearly and be well organized. Ability to deal with the public. Excellent office skills including electronic list management, databases, record keeping, word processing, etc. Proven political judgement. Knowledge of the NDP, the Ontario government and public affairs. French Language skills preferred.

Closing Date:
Available Immediately
Contact:

Forward Applications to Valerie Fogarty, Director of Administration, NDP Caucus Services, Room 114, Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M7A 1A5 Fax: 416-325-8222, vfogarty@ndp.on.ca NDP Caucus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all Applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.