SocialFinance.ca is looking for two qualified individuals to share responsibility for the position of Volunteer Assistant Editor from October to December 2010. The candidates should have strong written communication skills, an intuitive understanding of how to leverage social media, and an interest in the field of social finance.

The Volunteer Assistant Editors will be asked to commit approximately 4-7 hours of work per week, performed remotely and on their own schedules. The successful candidates will share responsible for helping the Managing Editor source, edit, and distribute compelling content across SocialFinance.ca’s online presence.

Duration
Three months, October to December 2010 (Note: The position of Volunteer Assistant Editor will rotate every four months. Recruitment will typically occur in December, April, and August of each year).

Description
The Volunteer Assistant Editors are key member of SocialFinance.ca’s editorial team and will share responsibility for:

• Engaging the SocialFinance.ca community through the main website and by fostering discussion through our presence on social networks;
• Communicating directly with SocialFinance.ca writers to source high-quality, exciting, and relevant contributions;
• Ensuring SocialFinance.ca’s online presence is accurate and up-to-date, making necessary revisions as required; and
• Overseeing self-directed projects that result in outstanding written, visual, or audio content.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Previous experience in writing, editing, and online journalism;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• A personal and professional interest in the field of social finance;
• Knowledge of, and fluency in, the world of social media;
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• An openness to evolving responsibilities;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and in teams; and
• Proficiency at multitasking and prioritizing time and workload.

To Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume by 5:00pm ET, Thursday, September 30th to the attention of:

Peter Deitz
Managing Editor, SocialFinance.ca
peter@socialfinance.ca

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