Intern (Multiple positions)

Job description

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assists the Human Resources Office in the administration of Locally Employed Staff, U.S. Direct Hire, and Eligible Family Member services such as payroll, performance, training etc….
• Prepares onboarding packages for new employees;
• Collects data and assist in preparing reports for Management;
• Participates in setting up HR events and presentations;
• Drafts letters and other type of correspondence;
• Assists in maintaining an organized paper and electronic filing system;
• Updates the SharePoint with new information or forms, when needed.

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OFFICE
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Work closely with U.S. diplomats and professional staff to research media and cultural issues related to the U.S. and Canada (with particular emphasis on Quebec and Montreal);
• Draft reports, memoranda, and speeches;
• Monitor and report on media and social media trends;
• Create and manage outreach projects;
• Create engaging content for the Consulate’s social media feeds (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram);
• Promote academic and cultural exchange programs.

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC OFFICE
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Monitor and report on media and social media stories of interest to the U.S.-Canada relationship (with particular emphasis on Quebec and Montreal);
• Draft diplomatic cables, reports, and briefing memos for officials in the Consulate, Embassy, and Washington on topics of interest and based on a reporting plan;
• Research and analyze U.S.-Canada political and economic developments, with an emphasis on the Montreal region; and
• Help draft remarks and provide logistical support for consulate events and official visits.

Required experience and qualifications

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
• Applicants must possess basic knowledge of Human Resources Concepts.
• Written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, computer skills, good judgment, detail-oriented, problem-solving skills, initiative, and discretion.
• Applicants must demonstrate potential to accomplish the type of work to be performed through concrete examples from academic and/or professional experiences.
• Preference will be given to applicants receiving course credits for the internship.

PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OFFICE
• Knowledge of public relations and working with the media; project management; familiarity with the Montreal and Quebec cultural, media and social landscape.
• Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills; ability to work with a team as well as independently; computer skills (Office Suite, iMovie, Canva, etc.); good judgment and problem-solving skills; flexibility; solid experience with social media; graphic design, photography/videography and other tech skills are definitely assets, as is a good sense of humor.
• Preference will be given to applicants receiving course credits for the internship.

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC OFFICE
• Applicants must possess good knowledge of provincial and local history, politics, and issues and their impact on policymaking between the United States and Canada.
• Research skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, computer skills, good judgment and problem-solving skills, and initiative.
• Applicants must demonstrate potential to accomplish the type of work to be performed through concrete examples from academic and professional experiences.
• Preference will be given to applicants receiving course credits for the internship.

Job posting period

Until 2024-09-30 at 20:23