Sustainability Communications

**Sustainability Communications & Events Assistant - I/O**
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**Find Your Spot at Humber**

At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education. Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic college in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

**Job Details**:
**Position Title**: Sustainability Communications & Events Assistant

**Status**: Initiatives & Opportunities - 10-month contract (November 2024 - September 2025)

**Hours**:37.5 hours per week

**Faculty/Department**: Office of Sustainability, Inclusion & Belonging

**Campus/Location**: Hybrid - 3 days at North campus in-person and work virtual from home (varies weekly)

**Salary**: FT Support Payband D: $26.77 - $31.01

**About the Office of Sustainability at Humber**:
Situated within Humber Polytechnic’s Inclusion and Belonging portfolio, the Office of Sustainability leads the college’s commitment to providing national leadership in developing sustainable campuses. As a hub for campus engagement and information, the sustainability team fosters a culture of sustainability through building operations and development, relating to the community and environment around us, and in embedding a sustainability mindset into teaching and learning.

Equity is an essential component of sustainability, and the Office of Sustainability together with Humber Polytechnic works to achieving balance between the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of campus teaching, culture, and operations.

**About the Sustainability Communications & Events Assistant Role**:
Under the direction of the Sustainability Manager, the Sustainability Communication and Events Assistant will assist with communication and events initiatives for the Office of Sustainability. They are responsible for supporting the delivery of sustainable events, to promote sustainability across the institution and support the current Sustainability Strategic Sustainability Plan.

The incumbent will also: work with communications tools (website, social media, Canva, InDesign etc.), including direct design and content of marketing materials (Humber TV, posters, signage, etc.); script, film and edit videos, support tracking metrics related to communications and events, and provide office administrative support as required.

Specifically:

- Provide support with event planning and coordination including Orientation Week, Earth Week, Fair Trade Campus Week, and other events Humber’s Office of Sustainability is involved with (occasionally includes weekend hours).
- Promote Humber Sustainability at North and Lakeshore campuses: Design and mount posters, help manage volunteers, run engaging sustainability events for students and staff, and create new and engaging activities to educate the community on sustainability.
- Brainstorm and implement new and creative ideas to increase awareness about sustainability initiatives at Humber Polytechnic, including designing print and online campaigns (Canva).

**About you**:
You are passionate about working at Ontario’s largest polytechnic college; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success If this sounds like you, keep reading:
**Education**:

- Soon to be completed degree or recent graduate in Journalism, Digital Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Media Studies, or sustainability-related programs.

**Experience/Skills**:

- Demonstrate advanced writing and editing skills (repots, presentations, blogs, feature articles, social media posts, video scripts etc.)
- Demonstrated ability for creative thinking, with an understanding and interest in sustainability, especially in the higher education sector
- Team player who is energetic, enthusiastic and self-directed
- Ability to create and express new ideas related to communications, and show initiative, curiosity and appetite for learning
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Volunteer experience with any of the above is valid.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive benefits package, and paid time off
- Working hybrid (from home and from the Office of Sustainability’s Office at the North Campus)
- Building professional events, communications, and/or graphics portfolio
- Stakeholder coordination and engagement
- Develop a strong working knowledge of su