We are happy to share the following job posting for a United Way of York Region-York University Graduate Student Intern position for the summer of 2010.
United Way – York University Interns Job Description
General Purpose:
The United Way-York University Interns will work with United Way of York Region (UWYR) Community Engagement and Research Committee to facilitate community- and evidence-based research that addresses UWYR strategic directions and priorities. Findings of the research will help inform the planning and delivery of UWYR Strength Investments within communities of rapid growth. UWYR Priorities (www.uwyr.on.ca/addressingourstrengths):
- Helping youth grow up strong
- Enabling individuals and families to achieve economic independence
- Improving the well being of individuals and communities
Term of Internship: May 3 – August 27, 2010
Report to: Director, Community Investment, UWYR
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Undertake a literature review focusing on the impact of growth and change on human services and various responses to address the impact.
- Conduct social asset mapping in identified geographies of growth in York Region.
- Organize community consultation and engagement activities with residents, community groups, service providers and other key stakeholders to identify, develop and ascertain strategies for UWYR Strength Investments.
- Analyze research findings and develop reports.
- Present reports to Community Engagement and Research Committee
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Currently affiliated with Faculty of Graduate Studies, may have finished degree requirements but not yet graduated
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Available to work full-time during the months of May to August 2010
- Intern will receive relevant training and support through the Knowledge Mobilization Unit of York University and be part of knowledge mobilization community peer to peer network
- Expertise in immigration & settlement, GIS, urban planning, program evaluation, human services, policy research & development or related disciplines an asset
Internship Stipend: $10,000 paid $2500 per month at the end of each month May-August 2010
Interested candidates should submit a résumé and cover letter describing the relationship between the applicant’s graduate studies and the interests of the United Way of York Region and how the applicant’s research expertise will contribute to a successfully executed internship. Please include the name and affiliation of your thesis supervisor.
Deadline: Submit applications by 4:30 pm on Friday April 23, 2010 to kmunit@yorku.ca.
For more information please contact Michael Johnny, Manager of York University’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit, x 88876; mjohnny@yorku.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest and application but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
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