Job: Constituency Assistant

Status: Permanent Part-time time (16.5 hours/week)

Department/ Location: MPP Terence Kernaghan – London North Centre - Constituency Office

Objective: To assist the MPP by completing assigned casework and outreach duties.

TASK, DUTIES, AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Assisting with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding including event planning, speaking engagements, attending events on behalf of the
• Dealing with enquiries, solving problems and advocating for constituents (case work). Contacting and responding to constituents by telephone, writing, and in person.

• Contacting senior government personnel, officials from outside organizations, local government, the media, etc.
• Monitor local media to ensure a strong media presence for the Member. May include preparing weekly columns, drafting op-eds, standard media releases and arranging stand- up interviews. Also, will be working with the MPP and caucus communications department to develop a strong social media presence and manage online social media to increase MPP's visual identity; and assist with outreach and engagement to help promote awareness of the MPP in the riding.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with constituents and local stakeholders including community organizations.
• Preparing, gathering, maintaining, and compiling research material as requested by Member to aid in communicating with constituents and organizations in the
• Responding to requests for research or information from the Member's constituents.
• Preparing correspondence for the Member including but not limited to correspondence to Minister's of the Crown and other government officials and organizations within the
• Keeping informed in all policy areas assigned by the Member and liaising with interest groups within the constituency.
• Travel throughout the Riding to perform outreach, casework and event planning and other duties as assigned by the Member

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate must have extensive experience working with members of the public exhibiting varying heightened emotions.
• Knowledge of the NDP and the Canadian labour movement, Canadian government, Ontario government and public affairs.
• Ability to write articles and reports, to meet deadlines, produce accurate work and maintain organized
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the Member's
• Excellent computer skills required including Twitter, Facebook, Mailchimp,
• Familiarity with member's constituency and portfolio areas and key stakeholder groups in the riding is essential.
• Demonstrated familiarity with equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and social justice frameworks is required
• Proficiency in English is
• Experience in NDP organizations and community organizing is an asset.
• Knowledge and existing rapport with local riding and community members are preferred.
• Proficiency in social media is
• Second language skills preferred

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply at the following link: https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/381

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.