Story Collecting Intern/Co-op Placement

Story Collecting Intern/Co-op Placement

Are you looking for a co-op placement where you can make a significant impact in the local

community? Food Banks Mississauga’s vision is a Mississauga where everyone is food secure. Our

mission is to lead our agency network to realize a food-secure Mississauga by providing and

promoting access to healthy and appropriate food.

Job Purpose

● Put your theoretical knowledge in journalism into action in a busy non-profit. Use the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced non-profit professionals.

● Conduct and transcribe interviews with food bank visitors to support in marketing and fundraising efforts.

Key Performance Areas

Conduct and Transcribe Interviews ● Source food bank visitor stories to use in organizational marketing and fundraising

materials by conducting interviews at Food Banks Mississauga, our agency members, and over the phone.

● Capture and edit individual portraits of interview subjects to accompany food bank visitor stories in digital and print marketing and/or fundraising materials and on social media.

● Approach each interview with empathy and sensitivity and practice active listening.

● Transcribe interview recordings and ensure all files are appropriately edited, sorted, and logged on Google Drive.

● Track the use of images and stories used in promotional and campaign materials and manage overall stories and waivers library.

Education and Experience

● Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program for journalism or similar.

Skills, Competencies and Qualities

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Excellent interview skills in person and over the phone (active listening, asking questions to further conversation, approach with empathy and sensitivity).

● Ability to pay attention to detail, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

● Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

● Experience with photography and videography is an asset.

● Passionate and energized about social justice, community involvement, or similar causes.

● Flexible team player with versatile skills - you’re highly motivated, self-directed, a problem-solver, and enjoy variety in your work.

● Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times.

● Strong MS Office or G Suite skills (all programs) - we are a cloud-based paperless environment.

● Valid driver's license with access to your own vehicle is an asset.

Mandatory Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must:

● Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program for journalism or similar. ● Ability to work in person in Mississauga.

Reports to: Marketing Specialist

Working Hours: To be determined as per student requirements. Office hours are as follows:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am - 5 pm

Wednesday from 9 am - 8 pm

Friday 9 am - 1pm

To apply for this role, please email your resume and cover letter to the Food Banks Mississauga

Volunteer Programs Specialist, Meg Musy at mmusy@foodbanksmississauga.ca

mailto:mmusy@foodbanksmississauga.ca

As part of its commitment to racial justice and reconciliation, Food Banks Mississauga encourages applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and other under-represented communities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.