Working under the supervision of DOC’s Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas and Director, DOC Institute and Ontario Chapter, Adam Shamoon, the Intern will help support DOC’s mission to champion the production and distribution of documentaries across all platforms, advocate on behalf of documentary creators and producers, and connect and strengthen the Canadian documentary community.
Shadowing the previously mentioned Directors, the Intern will be immersed in, and gain valuable experience in, virtually all aspects the Organization’s administration, from member services, to communications, advocacy and research, outreach, program development and delivery. The Intern will become adept at maintaining the national membership database and website, will track and process new membersthips and renewals, and will field questions from current and potential members regarding DOC’s work and the benefits of membership.
The Intern will be directly involved in the preparation and dissemination of communications materials which strengthen DOC’s brand and public presence. The Intern will also conduct research in support of DOC’s advocacy work and provide support to the Manager of DOC’s Festival Concierge services.
The Intern will gain hands-on experience in the preparation of DOC communications, such as listserv emails, website copy, content for e-newsletters and e-blasts, press releases, general announcements, and social media posts. As a bilingual national organization, with its second largest membership lying in Quebec, DOC ensures all its publications are accessible in English and French. The intern will play a key role advancing DOC's efforts to bring together the nation's languages under the common passion for the document genre.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
- 1+ year of progressively responsible administrative experience in an office environment
- 1+ year of progressive experience in fundraising
- Considerable experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/comprehension)
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks & a strong desire to learn
- Sensitive to issues of confidentiality and a high sense of urgency
- Ability to work effectively in an intimate, fast-paced team.
If you are passionate, committed and dynamic – we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter, in confidence, by emailing hiring@docorg.ca
Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested candidates must apply by May 27th 5:00pm.
By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.
