Radical Connections is seeking a creative tech-savvy student to help improve and maintain our Squarespace website, to facilitate online and in-person concerts for people who are isolated by their healthcare needs. They will also assist with improving accessibility to the WordPress and Calendly booking portals of our partner organizations. In addition, they will assist with social media and other promotional tasks. We will require a letter from your post-secondary institution indicating this work is related to your studies.
Radical Connections transforms healthcare together with artists, to improve the quality of life for people in healthcare. This year our partnerships with the Dementia Society and Connected Canadians will bring seniors aging-at-home the opportunity to choose an artist for virtual personalized one-on-one performances. We offer Healing Interactive Performances to anyone who is isolated due to their health. They or their loved ones can purchase a performance and book a connection directly from the Radical Connections’ website. We need the help of a creative community-minded student to help make this happen.
Term: 33 weeks
Hours: Part-Time — 15 hours/week
Qualifications:
-You are a self-directed team-player, with technical, communications, and coordination skills.
-Positive, values driven; passionate about the arts; innovative, resourceful, fun, and focused on solutions
-Some knowledge of both the arts and health sectors
-Currently pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, arts, science, or a related field
-Personal, volunteer, or work experience with indigenous, visible minority, and/or disabled people
-Experience working collaboratively, specifically at the community level and/or with non-profits
-Active knowledge and comfort with the use of Google Drive, Calendly, and Zoom
-Strong knowledge of web design platforms such as Squarespace, WordPress, and other WYSIWYGs, preferably with some coding experience
-Some experience with social media: Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, etc.
-Some experience with digital graphics: Canva, Photoshop, etc.
-Attentiveness to detail, strong interpersonal skills, team player
-Punctual, reliable, organized, deadline driven, with excellent time management skills
-Able to work independently and without close supervision
-Self-driven and proactive; goes the extra distance to get something done
-Fluent in English, ideally also fluent in French
Duties:
-Assist Radical Connections with development and design of the Squarespace site
-Advise Radical Connections’ team to optimize use of technology tools (provide tech support)
-Assist with develop and maintenance of online scheduling system
-Assist with content creation and editing for website and social media
-Assist with the production of digital newsletter
-Aid in the coordination of focus groups for recipients of online performances
-Take minutes at meetings with client focus groups
-Aid in the preparation of user feedback surveys and interview questions
-Collaborate with the team, including accessibility expert, and our partners
-Other duties, as assigned
-Must be able to work remotely from within Canada
Application Requirements:
Cover Letter
Resume
Web design Samples
Please email your application to:
info@radicalconnections.ca
Please note: three references will be requested should you be selected for an interview.
