(Internal Applicants Only) Leader’s Secretariat Advancer

Objectives:

To assist the Leader and Caucus Members in carrying out their public, parliamentary, party, and caucus responsibilities by staffing events, and providing advice and information to Tour Officers and the Director of the Leader’s Secretariat to ensure successful events and tours.  

To work collaboratively with Outreach, Community Development, Communications and Stakeholder Relations to facilitate the smooth participation of the Leader and/or Caucus members in events in a manner that is reflective of the policies and messaging of the Caucus.

Responsibilities to the Director of Leader’s Secretariat:

• Tour assignments as required in targeted regions, media centers
• Working within timelines and priorities for tour events and projects, as set by Tour Officers and the Director of the Leader’s Secretariat
• Assisting Tour Officers in the planning and coordination of outreach and media events
• Collaborate creative ideas for the effective targeting of the Leader’s Tour events
• Assist with briefings as it relates to the events the Advancer is staffing
• Organize, manage and work within shared calendars, tracking documents, and project management platforms.
• Preparation of Leader’s Tour materials as required
• Corresponding, on behalf of the Leader’s Secretariat and Caucus, with constituents, members of the public, stakeholder groups, community groups and government officials, in a manner that is accurate, professional and within the message box of the day.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, local community organizations, ethnocultural and racialized community groups on behalf of the Leader’s Secretariat
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Superior organizational and public relations skills are essential
• Experience in events management/media event planning/political campaigns is essential
• At least one year of recent experience in outreach, communications, professional political touring, and digital events and/or live events production.
• Knowledge appropriate to the position, of the Ontario NDP Caucus, the Ontario government and the working of the Legislature
• Proficient ability to read, write, and speak Punjabi, Hindi, Tamil, and/or Urdu is required
• Strong political judgment and discretion
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, ability to work with the public, ability to work under pressure
• Ability to problem solve and pursue new angles and political opportunities in a timely fashion
• The ability to perceive and pursue new angles and political opportunities in the daily flood of information.
• Proven ability to work well with minimal supervision and in team settings
• Detail oriented and ability to produce accurate and effective work according to tight deadlines, and maintain organized records
• Technical and creative digital content and social media experience considered an asset.
• Enthusiasm for and availability to travel and work irregular hours including weekends is essential
• Experience in NDP organizations, ethnocultural organizations or labour organizations would be an asset.

The NDP Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please apply on this link https://ndp.bamboohr.com/careers/389 by December 3, 2024

Thank you for your application. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.