Summer 2023 Youth Work Opportunity: Publishing Assistant

Lion’s Roar is offering an excellent work opportunity for a business-minded youth wanting to experience the world of publishing from the inside this summer. The post Summer 2023 Youth Work Opportunity: Publishing Assistant appeared first on Lions Roar.

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Summer 2023 Youth Work Opportunity: Publishing Assistant

Lion’s Roar, North America’s largest publisher of Buddhist content, offers an excellent work opportunity for a business-minded youth wanting to experience the world of publishing from the inside this summer. The successful candidate will apply their skills, knowledge, and interest to the operations side of our continuously growing print and digital publishing concern.

Lion’s Roar encourages Black, racialized and Indigenous people as well as 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers to Canada, and People with Disabilities to apply. If you are a member of an equity-deserving group, historically excluded from work opportunities, we encourage you to let us know by self-identifying in your cover letter or resume and to share your pronouns. Those with disabilities will be accommodated on request.

Mission-driven and community-supported, Lion’s Roar provides Buddhist teachings, news, and perspectives that make this timeless wisdom accessible to all. Lion’s Roar values and supports the well-being, worklife balance, and contentment of its staff.

What sort of thing will I do?

You’ll work on a range of projects over the summer. Depending on your skills and experience and our current priorities you may:

Help with online directory research and profile creation Assist with the creation of Author Pages Data entry Support search engine optimization (SEO) efforts Assist with the creation of consumer surveys and questionnaires Update online store entries Extend use of cross-selling, links, and tags in store Produce social media for marketing Support the advertising department with lead generation Create and populate a database of content and contributors Assist with configuration and testing of WordPress plugins

What do I need:

Experience with HTML and CSS would be an asset. Education in Business & Management or Computer Science & Technology preferred but not required Ability to help develop analysis of results & interpretation of data. Assist in development & troubleshooting of new algorithms and software. A “can-do” attitude and excitement about problem-solving and critical thinking Attention to detail

How do I apply?

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, 15 to 30 years of age, and living and returning to school full time in Nova Scotia in Fall 2023.

To apply please send a covering letter and resume with “Publishing Assistant” in the heading to Cindy Littlefair at: [email protected].

Salary: $16.00 per hour

For more information about Lion’s Roar see lionsroar.com