Campaigns and Events Coordinator

Job Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title: Campaigns and Events Coordinator

Reports to: Vice-President Academic and University Affairs

Employee status: Hourly Exempt, Appointed

Length of term: May 5, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Hours per week: 10 hours until September 1, 2025, then 15 hours per week until April 30, 2026

Compensation: $19.00 per hour

Position Purpose

The office of the AMS Vice President, Academic and University Affairs is responsible for a diverse portfolio that addresses student representation to the university as well as academic policy and university governance. The Campaigns and Events Coordinator will assist in practical and administrative duties such as issues-based student and university-aimed campaigns, campus engagement strategies, and other initiatives.

The position is best suited to a candidate with significant self-motivation, and an interest in student engagement with university and academic issues. Experience in marketing and promotions, and event and campaign planning is required. The candidate will work closely with the VP Academic and University Affairs Office Volunteers, the Associate Vice-President Academic, the Associate Vice-President University Affairs, and the Vice-President Academic & University Affairs to engage and consult students, and plan advocacy campaigns with the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sit on engagement, outreach, and issues-based UBC and AMS committees and working groups at the request of the VP Academic & University Affairs
• Attend meetings of the VP Academic Caucus, Advocacy Committee, and other meetings on behalf of the VP Academic & University Affairs as required
• Develop a strong grasp on issues such as current UBC policies under review or development, student affordability, housing rights, open educational resources, harm reduction, and diversity on campus.
• Help organize and direct special events, consultations, campaigns, and long-term projects such as advocacy related to open educational resources (OERs), teaching and learning, and the communications plan for the 2025 Academic Experience Survey, student engagement campaigns surrounding university issues, and more
• Manage the VP Academic and University Affairs Volunteer Team specialized for executing campaigns and events
• Work with the AMS Executive, campus organizations, and off-campus groups to create partnerships and secure sponsorships
• Foster strong team relationships with other student staff and volunteers which emphasize teamwork and communication
• Assist in scheduling, organizing, and planning meetings and other administrative duties as required by the VP Academic and University Affairs
• Work with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver
• Able to execute tasks quickly and efficiently, create long term promotion strategies and event planning experience is required
• Confident public speaker is an asset
• Able to research and write high quality policy papers and briefing documents is an asset
• Knowledge of university and academic issues at UBC is an asset
• Interest in pursuing AMS university and academic initiatives and lobbying priorities is required
• Strong organizational skills, and interpersonal and communication skills is required
• Experience in team management and/or leadership is required

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

Application Deadline : 11:59pm April 18, 2025.

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.