Community Engagement and Research Volunteer

GLOCAL Foundation of Canada is a non-partisan, non-profit organization striving to empower residents in Canada to integrate a solid, creative domestic engagement with a nuanced global understanding in politics, business, academics, and philanthropy.

We aim to provide innovative programs and cross-sectoral resources to encourage residents in Canada to be civically aware and democratically engaged. Our team is composed of staff, consultants, advisors, and volunteers from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds who dedicate themselves in having Canadians' voices heard and understood.

Scope of the responsibilities:
- Work closely with GLOCAL Research Analysts and supervisors to gather, enter, and analyse data on political representatives at the municipal level.
- Conduct research and understand the political environment of the province. This includes but is not limited to research on local issues, provincial policy concerns, and regional politics.
- Provide support in GLOCAL's social media engagement, create infographics, and produce short videos on social causes.
- Assist in community engagement and outreach at the local level.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
- Good oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- A passion for creative writing, community engagement and partnerships development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong intercultural understanding.
- Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced, flexible environment.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.