MUNACA and AMUSE are hiring! We are looking for a summer intern to help us with the ongoing merger process between our two unions. This is a paid internship through the FTQ Fonds Solidarité.

The contract start date is May 4th and end date is July 10th. Unfortunately there is no possibility of renewal as this is a grant-based position. A description of the position can be found below. If you or anyone you know is interested in the position, please apply or encourage them to apply!

SUMMER INTERN: Merger facilitation and research

Rate of pay: $16.00/hr
Schedule: 35 hours/week

Requirements for hire (based on the grant):

• Registered full- or part-time as a student in a post-secondary program in both the Winter 2015 and Fall 2015 semesters.
• No prior employment through the Fonds-FTQ stagière program.

Responsibilities:

• Work with members of the AMUSE and MUNACA executive and merger committees to facilitate technical aspects of the ongoing merger project
• Prepare a detailed analysis of both organization’s bylaws and budget and, in cooperation with members of the merger committee, draft merged bylaws and a combined budget for presentation to the membership
• Help members of the merger committee present bylaw and budget proposals to the various executives, Boards, Councils, and committees of their organizations
• Research various legal and technical aspects of a merger as questions arise, and report back to the merger committee
• Participate in the merger committee by taking minutes and doing follow-up
• Perform various other tasks relating to the merger
• Aid in the preparation of special events and meetings
• Help with other arising tasks as needed
• Attend a two-day training session with the Fonds-FTQ in July

A good candidate for the position would be:

• Able to work autonomously
• Experienced and detail-oriented in policy-related matters
• Experienced in conflict resolution and facilitation
• Knowledgeable and interested in labour and social justice issues
• Bilingual (ability to understand spoken and written French)

AMUSE and MUNACA are committed to employment equity. Applicants from marginalized communities, including women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, Deaf people, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, two-spirit people, transgender and transsexual people, and working class people are encouraged to apply, and your unique perspectives and contributions will be taken into consideration during the hiring process. Unfortunately our office space, provided by the university, is up two flights of stairs and not wheelchair-accessible.

TO APPLY: Please send a short paragraph of intent and a copy of your CV to [email protected]

DEADLINE: April 18th, at 12pm

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.