Jobs at the Arb

Student Content Leader

(four positions available)

Up to 14 hours per/week, late April/early May – August

$15.60/hr

The Humber Arboretum is seeking four Student Content Leaders for the summer semester. In these part-time roles, you will work under the direction of the Humber Arboretum Communications Assistant and other Arboretum staff to capture and create Arboretum-related content. You will also support students developing their skills in your area(s) of expertise (photography, videography, graphic design, audio production, or copywriting), while having the opportunity to develop your own skills under other team members. 

Responsibilities

• work individually and collaboratively to capture and create content in various mediums as directed, which may include but is not limited to (Please note: It is not expected that all Student Content Leaders will take on all tasks from this list, so don’t worry if you don’t think you have the skills for everything mentioned!):
  • conducting research
  • scheduling and conducting interviews
  • capturing and editing photo, audio, or video for archival or research purposes
  • capturing and editing photo, audio, or video for the creation of public-facing content
  • creating graphics and posters for print or social media
  • writing content for and/or designing brochures or internal documents
  • writing blog posts, newsletter articles, or web content
  • contributing to educational displays and materials
• plan new content or update existing content to improve accessibility
• distribute content as directed (Ex. posting to social media, printing and hanging posters, uploading to citizen science platforms, etc)
• administrative and file management tasks, including but not limited to managing release forms and identification photos
• assist other team members who are creating content in your area(s) of expertise
• assist in the facilitation of the Learning by Leading™ ArbCreatives summer semester, and assist students volunteering within the program who are working on projects in your area of expertise
• other duties as assigned

 

Essential Qualifications:

• moderate to advanced skills in at least ONE of the following areas, including the use of relevant equipment and software:
  • photography & photo editing
  • videography & video editing
  • graphic design
  • audio production
  • copywriting
  • (or pitch another creative skill you can bring to the team!)
• an interest in developing your skills in at least one of the other areas listed above
• an ability to work independently, set work priorities, and meet deadlines
• comfortable working outside in nature
• demonstrate professionalism when interacting with the public
• existing knowledge about nature, horticulture, and/or sustainability will be considered an asset; at minimum, an interest in developing knowledge in at least one of those areas is required

 

Additional Qualifications:

• experience in a leadership, mentoring, or tutoring role will be considered an asset
• experience generating and pitching content ideas will be considered an asset
• knowledge/experience in creating accessible media will be considered an asset
• familiarity with social media platforms, Mailchimp, Snap’d, Eventbrite, or iNaturalist will be considered an asset
• experience working with or being around children aged 4-13 will be considered an asset (the Humber Arboretum runs a nature-themed day camp during July and August)

 

Schedule:

Most work will be scheduled on regularly set days during Monday to Friday business hours, however occasional weekend work tied to an event may be required (but will be planned well in advance). There is some flexibility to schedule the 14 hours per week around other employment or summer courses.   

 

Application:

All applicants must be eligible for Ontario Work Study. Please confirm eligibility with Humber Career Services prior to applying.

All applications must include a cover letter, resume, your work study approval, and links to samples of your work. In your cover letter, please clearly identify at least one of the areas listed above where you believe you have the skills to help guide others, and at least one area where you are interested in learning more. (Hint: Your work sample should probably be from the area where you think you can help guide others!)

Email application to Humber Arboretum Communications Assistant Marilyn Campbell at marilyn.campbell@humber.ca

 

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020

 

The Humber Arboretum is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).  You may request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process or request this document in alternate formats by emailing arboretum@humber.ca or calling 416-675-5009.