CAP Youth Intern Coordinator Position

Program Administration/Development/Management

• Ensure that all student reports are completed on time and submitted to Regional CAP Coordinator.
• Ensure that payroll records are completed properly and that all timesheets are passed in on schedule.
• Write, edit, proofread, and publish all correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Prepare, edit and submit weekly CAP success stories for the local newspaper.
• Plan and lead the Summer Student Orientation Day.
• Plan and lead the information and networking sessions using web-conferencing software (every 2 weeks after students start).
• Plan and lead the wrap up luncheon and afternoon sessions.
• Collaborate, coordinate and share resources with other CAP Youth Intern Coordinator and CAP Youth Interns as much as possible using specific ICT software such as Skype, Elluminate Live and email.
• Manage communications with CAP Youth Interns and their Supervisors through contact lists, email, phone calls and faxes.
• Liaise with Regional CAP Coordinator on an ongoing basis.
• Visit CAP Sites during time of employment.
• Develop region information brochures with Regional CAP Coordinator.
• Plan and monitor regional project (theme to be determined)

Technical Support (If possible)

• Set up and or maintain hardware and software
• Provide network troubleshooting
• Assist the CAP Youth Interns with the development of CAP Tracker in sites

Web Site Development (If possible)

• Update or create a Web site for the Kings – West Hants region and/or rural community organization (if possible)

Promoting and Creating Awareness of the CAP Site

• Inform a broad range of community members about the programs and services available at CAP Sites
• Market the CAP region by collecting material for publicity and promotional material from local CAP Site activities and programs
• Assist with a bi-annual CAP Newsletter in your CAP region
• Promote the awareness of E-Commerce to local small businesses
• Organize information sessions regarding ICT and other promotional events in the local community
•  Write “Good News Stories” and circulate in the local region
• Encourage local media to do stories on the CAP Sites.
• Promote the sites in your region as a value added service in your community for local tourists

Special Projects

• Assist in various special projects that promote CAP.
• Assist with the local CAP Partner with their local activities
• Promote the development of ICT capacity in your local area
• Responsible for various projects as outlined by the CAP Regional Coordinator
• Other duties as required.