UCC-SPC summer student position:
Information Technology Programming Assistant

15 April 2004 -- UCC-SPC invites interested students to apply for the summer position of Information Technology Programming Assistant. The position, which has an expected start date of 03 May, will focus on 2 key areas:

1. redesign and expansion of the UCC-SPC Web site, specifically working on youth and on-line resource sections
2. design and construction of a Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan Provincial Council PowerPoint presentation.

The UCC-SPC Web site (www.ucc.sk.ca) is an important vehicle for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to communicate with community members as well as the broader community. UCC-SPC began the expansion of its site in the summer of 2003. We see increasing numbers of visitors seeking community, cultural, historical resources as well as a means to keep within the informational loop of community activities.

Another recent and increasingly common medium for communication is the PowerPoint presentation. UCC-SPC board members and staff are regularly requested to meet with community members and organizations across the province. Having a PowerPoint presentation would be a most useful tool. The Intern’s responsibilities would also include a staff training component on how to utilise and modify the presentation.

UCC-SPC values the contribution that youth can make to the organization and our community and seeks every opportunity to engage youth in the workings of the office / organization.

Preferred skills:

• MS Win 9x, Windows XP, DOS
• Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Experience with HTML, Javascript
• Experience with scanning & resolution issues, photo-editing, CD burning
  
• Strong creative, artistic skills
• Effective research and writing skills
• Willingness to share as well as expand own I/T skills
• Shows initiative and has ability to work with minimum supervision
• Familiarity with Ukrainian community in Saskatchewan
• Basic Ukrainian language skills

Anticipated outcomes for Information Technology Programming Assistant:

At the end of the work placement, the intern will have identified, planned and begun implementation of a number of projects, which meet the strategic directions UCC-SPC has identified for youth involvement in the organization. The I/T Programming Assistant will ensure that appropriate processes are in place to allow UCC-SPC to facilitate the further development of these programs.

The I/T Programming Assistant will have developed skills in:

• not-for-profit organizational development
• communications (Internet-based and other)
• Web site and PowerPoint design/construction
• script writing
• strategic planning
• cultural project planning and implementation
• time management
• staff training

These are important skills that can be transferred to any type of public or private organization and will certainly provide the I/T Programming Assistant important experience as they prepare to meet today’s job market requirements.

Please submit confidential resume and cover letter no later than Monday 26 April 2004. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

2004 I/T Programming Assistant
UCC-SPC
c/o Danylo Puderak
980-606 Spadina Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7K 3H1
Tel. 306.652.5850
Fax 306.665.2127
danylo.puderak@ucc.sk.ca