Youth Jobs & Internships

Title: Youth Intern, Kitimat Airshed Group, Secretariat Services
Organization: Fraser Basin Council Society
Location: The Youth Intern position is intended to be based in the Kitimat Terrace region through a hybrid working arrangement (home and office). However, remote work from other locations in BC may be considered.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Position Term:
  • Part-time, three days (22.5 hours) per week
  • from November 18, 2024 – August 18, 2025
• Salary Range: $26-$30 per hour depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package
• Application Deadline: October 21, 2024 (5:00 pm PDT)
• Estimated Starting Date: November 18, 2024

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The Fraser Basin Council Society (FBC) is a non-profit organization that advances sustainability in BC through facilitation, education and program management. We are seeking a motivated Youth Intern with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support the Kitimat Airshed Group (KAG) in administrative, financial, communication, outreach, operational and other related responsibilities. The Youth Intern position is intended to be based in the Kitimat Terrace region through a hybrid working arrangement (home and office). However, remote work from other locations in BC may be considered.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Northern Interior Region, the Youth Intern position supports administrative and financial management tasks for the Kitimat Airshed Group (KAG) secretariat.

The intern will have opportunity to gain hands-on, career-relevant experience in a supportive environment that will help advance their career. The intern will work under guidance and mentorship of the Northern Interior Regional Manager with support from the Youth Program Coordinator.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

• Carry out general administrative tasks such as answering emails, maintaining files and records, filing documents as required by the BC Societies Act and other administrative support
• Coordinate meetings, including logistics, scheduling, agenda development and distribution, and notetaking
• Coordinate the storing, managing and archiving files and records
• Support work of various committees, follow up on action items, and support development of work plans and reports
• Maintain a calendar of KAG activities for internal and external use
• Provide communications support for KAG, including social media, website maintenance and organization of local public engagement events
• Support KAG membership and manage the KAG member database
• Assist the KAG Secretary Treasurer with annual budget preparation, expense tracking and other financial administration tasks
• Help prepare grant proposals as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Research, survey and analysis skills
• A college diploma or university degree in administration, health or geography, or equivalent qualifications. (An interest in air quality is an asset. A candidate that is partway through a college or university program may be considered.)
• Excellent communication and written skills. (A candidate may be asked for a writing sample.)
• Ability to build good working relationships with community members, partners and other staff members
• Experience organizing meetings and note-taking
• Presentation skills
• Proficiency with office computer software such as Excel, email and web maintenance platforms
• The successful candidate will be asked to complete a criminal record check

Salary & Work Environment

The salary range for this position is $26-$30 per hour depending on experience. FBC offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes medical, dental and insurance coverage, an RRSP contribution matching program and professional development support.

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be given consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Careers@fraserbasin.ca

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.

Application deadline: October 21, 2024 (5:00 pm PDT).

While we are grateful for your interest and all applications submitted, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Fraser Basin Council

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit society that brings people together to advance sustainability in British Columbia. Our vision is for “Social well-being supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment.”

The strategic priorities of FBC are to build sustainable and resilient communities, take action on climate change, and support healthy watersheds and water resources. For the past 27 years FBC has undertaken a wide range of collaborative, multi-sector initiatives. Our work includes programs on flood management, community wildfire planning, air quality improvement, energy efficiency, green transportation, watershed planning and youth climate action projects. For more information, please visit our website.

We are grateful at the Fraser Basin Council Society to live and work on the unceded, ancestral territories of Indigenous Nations across British Columbia.