Student Assistant, Events and Communications

Job title:

Student Assistant, Events and Communications

Company

Douglas College

Job description

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Student Assistant, Events and Communications
Posting Number 02417SA
Location Anvil Office Tower, New Westminster
Grade or Pay Level SA – Pay Level I
Salary Range $18.42/hour
Position Type Student Assistant
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Student Assistants
Start Date 11/20/2024
End Date
Day of the Week Other
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Work ArrangementsThe position is located at the Anvil Office Tower campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. This position includes working in evenings or weekends occasionally. The work terms for this position are:1. Winter 2025: January 6, 2025 – April 25, 20252. Summer 2025: May 6, 2025 – August 18, 2025
What Douglas OffersWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The RoleStudent Assistant, Community Relations & Events will assist the Community Relations Supervisor with organizing and preparing for upcoming events. The Student Assistant, Community Relations & Events will be stationed in the Anvil Centre Office
Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative event concepts and elements.
• Contribute to the maintenance of spreadsheets, volunteer forms, signup sheets and other event documents.
• Assist with event promotion.
• Help with packing and moving event equipment such as tents, tables, banners, totes and other large items. Some heavy lifting required.
• Help with onsite setup, including hanging signage, setting up equipment, arranging decor, etc.
• Provide onsite support such as working with volunteers, greeting guests, restocking items.
• Assist with event tear-down and packing, including disassembling furniture, packing items, and disposing of garbage.
• Participate in post-event activities such as gathering feedback and event data, and counting inventory.
• Assist with data entry tasks such as inputting information into spreadsheets and databases.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries on Douglas College’s social media channels in a friendly and professional manner.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• The successful candidate will need to be outgoing, social & well organized. This is a role that requires physical work (such as loading equipment in to event areas) and requires some degree of strength and stamina. Events can run for long hours, and it’s expected the person in this role will match the energy and commitment of the Community Relations & Events Team.
• Excellent writing and reading skills
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills
• Document design skills an asset
• Good interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for working with others

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term; OR2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term; OR
4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.International students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.
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Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoPosting Detail InformationOpen Date 11/20/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease include the following:– Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.– Domestic or International student status– Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:1. Winter 2025
2. Summer 2025– If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term; OR4.The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term
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Expected salary

$18.42 per hour

Location

New Westminster, BC

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:12:12 GMT

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