We encourage people living with HIV or heaptitis C to apply for this position as well as the queer, trans, black, Indigenous & people of colour communities and people living with a disability.

Do you want to apply and develop your communication skills while joining a dynamic team? Be part of vibrant LGBTQ+ community work and contribute to reducing the transmission of HIV, Hepatitis C and other Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections? You are at the right place!

AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM) is looking for a sexual education Communication Assistant for the SextEd texting helpline and website. ACCM is the only English-speaking community organization offering prevention and support services to serving people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C in Quebec.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Research and update outdated articles on the SextEd website.
• Write new articles on sexual health and healthy relationships for the SextEd website.
• Review saved answer for incoming frequently asked SextEd text messages.
• Assist the Education for Prevention department with content creation.
• Other opportunities (time permitting and upon interest): Community Day planning, social media content creation, etc.

Essential skills

• Strong English writing skills.
• Strong research skills in non-academic contexts.
• Knowledgeable about sexual health, HIV, Hepatitis C and other Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infection transmission and prevention.
• Knowledgeable about harm reduction strategies and realities of queer and trans communities.
• Ability to work independently.

Assets

• Knowledge about Montreal-area health services and community organizations.
• Experience writing for website audiences (ex. blogging, writing articles, student papers, social media)
• Experience or training in accessible online communication.
• Experience with Google Analytics, AdWords, or both.
• Experience working with WordPress, Slack, or both.

Specifications

• Salary: $16 per hour
• Job type: Part time (24 hours per week) and seasonal (9 to 10 weeks from June to August)
• Language: English (French is an asset)
• Start date: June 21, 2021
• Supervisor: SextEd Coordinator
• Source of Funding: Canada Summer Jobs #3501121

Who is eligible?

This temporary position is subsidized by the Canada Summer Jobs 2021 program and therefore have eligibility criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years old and have the right to work in Canada.
• International students are not eligible.

How to apply?

Please submit a brief cover letter and CV to Emilie Renahy (she/her) at ed@accmontreal.org with “SextEd Communication Assistant” in the subject line by Monday, June 14, 2021 at 9:00 am. Interviews will be conducted between June 15-18, 2021. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.