Volunteer: Publications Editor

Fifteen thousand, eight hundred and sixteen hellos and bonjours
And 10,000 helping hands.  We need you, and all of your friends, in just one short year to help put on the largest multi-sport event that Halifax has ever hosted.  More than 5,000 volunteers will be needed from February 11-27, 2011 to form the backbone of the Games.  From IT Services, to Mascot Support to Athlete Village Operations – there's something for everyone.

This role reviews text for all printed publications, making edits to spelling, grammar, and style.  This role ensures documents are consistent and error-free before they are translated.  This role reports to the Communications Division staff.  This role will be required pre-Games and will be on call during Games-time.

Applicants must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and must be deadline driven. Experience in copy editing, education in Communications, Journalism, English and sports journalism is a definite asset. It is preferred, but not required, to have bilingual volunteer(s) for this role.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please apply by visiting: https://cg2011.gems.pro/Volunteer/Register.aspx?SetLanguage=en-CA.  Please be sure to select "Communication” – “Media Services" in the areas of interest section of the application, in order to be considered for this role.  The application process is user-friendly and will take approximately fifteen minutes to complete.

We are a welcoming and supportive workplace and applicants from the following groups are encouraged to self-identify when applying for this opportunity: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons.