Accountable to: Youth Program Coordinator 

Primary Responsibility: Administrative & Program Support  

Hours of work: 100% FTE (35 hours/week)

Primary Location: Regina Saskatchewan

Salary: $16.26/hour

Start Dates: July 6th to August 31st, 2022 (TBC)

We are seeking a the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation Summer Associate Intern

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) builds momentum towards a just, equitable, and sustainable world by enhancing the capacity of our members, educating and inspiring the public to take action, and creating connections among those we serve.  Our future success is founded on a 48-year history of focusing on our mission, our values, and making a difference in the world. 

The Position

We seek an intern that will help primarily in the digitization of our archival material, and also support the youth and membership programs.

What does success looks like?

Digitization of Archives (50%) 

• Create a decision-making matrix to evaluate materials and identify processes to digitize;
• Describe archival materials; and
• Support content digitization, migration, and cataloging material.

Youth Program Support (40%) 

• Assist with camp administrative logistics(liaising with facilitators, service providers, etc.);
• Assist with promotion and outreach to potential participants;
• Keeping track of registrants and their information/accessibility requirements;
• Assisting with the assembly of swag bags and informational packages before and after camp;
• During the camp weekend, assist in the coordination of logistics, facilitator support, and support where needed; and
• Monitor data/survey collection from both participants and facilitators. 

Membership & Engagement Support (10%)

• Assist with coordinating logistics and registrations for SCICs public engagement events;
• Research the international development sector in Saskatchewan and develop a database of civil society organizations and private sector entities involved in global justice and the Sustainable Development Goals; and
• Research intersectional gender equality topics and compile resources.

What skills will the participant develop during this placement?

Teamwork - Teamwork refers to the skills needed to interact with other people. At work, people work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts and complete other activities that involve teamwork.

Communication - Communication refers to the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people. This exchange can happen orally by speaking, listening and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing. At work, people use communications skills to talk to customers, discuss products with suppliers, explain work procedures to co-workers, participate in virtual sales meetings with clients, and other activities that involve verbal or written exchanges.

Digital skills - Digital technology refers to the skills needed to understand and use digital systems, tools and applications, and to process digital information. At work, people use digital technology skills to input, access, analyze, organize, create and communicate information and ideas using computers, software, point-of-sale equipment, email, podcasts, web applications, smartphones and other digital devices.

Leadership - Leadership refers to a number of skills, including communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate and traits such as honesty. At work, leadership skills are required when working in a team, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks that require multiple employees.

Project Management – Project Management refers to skills developed in project planning from conception to implementation, and the ability to develop timelines.  Create, allocate, and manage the budget.  Communicate with all stakeholders.  Troubleshoot problems and challenges.  Deliver (and often maintain) the service.