- Salary
- $18+
- Location
- Sherbrooke 680, Canada
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
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The Max Bell School of Public Policy communications team is looking for a creative, independent, and self-motivated communications assistant with excellent writing and design skills to join our team. Apply if you’re keen to get some good work experience in communications and exposure to important policy issues. We offer flexible hours, in the office and remotely.
Hiring Unit:
Max Bell School of Public Policy
Position Summary:
Assist with public outreach and events promotion
Produce visual and video content for the School's website and social media
Assist in updating the School's website
Proof-reading and writing articles, newsletters, and social media copy
Assist with social media posting
Attend and help out with Max Bell School online and in-person events
Essential Skills
Impeccable written and spoken English
Excellent writing skills with ability to adapt writing tone to different audiences and platforms
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt work based on feedback
Strong communicator with a can-do approach to challenges
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and a good eye for design
Completed McGill Web Management System (Drupal) training
Excellent written and spoken French;
Familiarity with Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Microsoft Teams, GSuite and Eventbrite
Experience with PremierPro
Experience with creating podcasts
Schedule: 20 hours a week
Salary: $18/hour
Contract dates: from Aug-3-2026 to Aug-2-2027
To apply you must be enrolled in the McGill Work Study Program. Please upload Cover Letter and CV with application.
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This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
