CPAC Hiring Summer Students

2014-05-06

Event Assistant – Summer Student

The Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) is a federally registered, not-for-profit organization with the objective of serving and representing the interests of immigrant professionals. CPAC serves over 29,000 members.

This is a support position that requires a significant ability to work independently. The ideal candidate is a bright problem-solver with a positive attitude and ready to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. Some background administrative assistance, event planning, or non-profits is an asset.

The Event Assistant will report to Communication and Development Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with members of the Communication team to execute event plans
  • Assist all areas of event management, including but not limited to:
    • recruiting event participants
    • setting up venue
    • producing event collateral
    • manning the registration desks
    • coordinating volunteers
    • liaising with exhibitors or participants
    • all other tasks as required.
  • Provide administrative support to the Communication and Development team
  • Working some evening and weekend hours

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a Post-Secondary program in Business, Marketing or related field
  • Superior computer skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
  • Positive attitude and excellent attendance record
  • Some background administrative assistance, event planning, or non-profits is an asset.
  • Bilingual candidates preferred (English and mandarin)
  • Must be out-going

ELIGIBILITY
Students must:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age;
  • have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; and,
  • be legally entitled to work in Canada (foreign students are not eligible).

SEND RESUMES to: phoebe.wong@cpac-canada.ca

 

Marketing Assistant – Summer Student

The Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) is a federally registered, not-for-profit organization with the objective of serving and representing the interests of immigrant professionals. CPAC serves over 29,000 members.

This is a support position that requires a significant ability to work independently. The ideal candidate is a bright problem-solver with a positive attitude and ready to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

The Marketing Assistant will report to Communication and Development Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work closely with members of the Communication team to execute marketing plans
  • Assist in creation and design of visuals for the organizations communications
  • Write copy for websites, marketing pieces, blogs and company literature
  • Assist with social media promotions
  • Provide administrative support to the Communication and Development team, as required
  • Working some evening and weekend hours

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a Post-Secondary program in Business, Marketing or related field
  • Superior computer skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
  • Positive attitude and excellent attendance record
  • Bilingual candidates preferred (English and mandarin)
  • Some background administrative assistance, marketing/graphic design, or non-profits is an asset.

ELIGIBILITY
Students must:

  • be between      15 and 30 years of age;
  • have been      registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend      to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; and,
  • be legally      entitled to work in Canada (foreign students are not eligible).

SEND RESUMES to: phoebe.wong@cpac-canada.ca