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Part Time Job Opportunity - Communications Assistant

The Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust (the “Trust”) is seeking a part- time (15 hours per week) Communications Assistant, under contract, to assist in the provision of communications services to the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust.

The Communications Assistant will provide the following services:

• Preparation of status update reports of the activities of the Trust. This will include writing, editing of content, layout of document and incorporating with graphic components (pictures, images, graphs, charts, etc.) as required.

• Taking of official minutes during meetings;

• Posting of notices and advertising in local media;

• Assist in the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of a Trust website and social media outreach including Facebook and Twitter, to provide and share information with community members;

• Coordinate and attend community meetings and events, preparation of summary report of meetings, post report of meeting and other follow up as directed.

• Attend Trust Meetings and Trustee Working Meetings as requested;

• Assist the Trustees in development of special projects and reports as may be required; and

• Any other services as may be required by the Trustees.

It is anticipated that the work required by the Communications Assistant will involve approximately 15 hours per week with the option of increased hours pending Trust activities.

Application Process:

Please email any questions and your letter of interest and current resume to info.akwtrust@gmail.com.

Your letter should include: details of capacity and experience, representative examples of work relevant to the scope of services and 3 work references (with current contact information) and salary expectation. The references provided may be contacted as part of the evaluation process. Candidate must be knowledgeable of the Community of Akwesasne and the objectives of the Trust.

All applications must be received by Friday, September 23, 2016, 4:00 pm EST.