Communications Assistant A (Schulich Ambassador - Open House)

McGill University; Canada; In loco; CAD 19.000 - 27.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

AMUSE collective agreement

Part-time schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Schulich School of Music - Student Recruitment is seeking enrolled McGill University music undergraduates to join Open House operations. You will help create a warm, informative atmosphere for prospective students and families on October 24, 9am–5pm at McGill.

Roles include guiding guests, sharing program info, and assisting with sessions and logistics. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and bilingual English/French abilities; authorized to work in

Competenze

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and event procedures.
• Basic knowledge of McGill University, the Schulich School of Music, and student life (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to assist with event setup, logistics, and light physical tasks.
• Familiarity with the McGill campus and the Schulich School of Music.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Mansioni

• Welcoming prospective students and their families to the Schulich School of Music.
• Providing directions and information about Open House activities (volunteer information will be provided).
• Sharing information about McGill University, the Schulich School of Music, and student life, as needed.
• Assisting with guest seating at information sessions, supporting presenters, and distributing materials.
• Assisting with event logistics and the preparation, setup, and takedown of materials.
• Maintaining volunteer break rooms and distributing lunches.
• Supporting the Welcome Desk, as needed.
• Assisting with campus tours, as needed.
• Guiding visitors between events and buildings.
• Serving as floaters to provide day-of event support.
• Providing coverage to allow ambassadors and staff to take lunch breaks.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/French

Professional representation

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Hiring Unit: Schulich School of Music - Student Recruitment

Position Summary

The Schulich School of Music is currently seeking enrolled Music undergraduate students of McGill University to join our team for Open House. You will play a pivotal role in creating a warm and informative atmosphere for prospective students and their families during McGill University's Open House events on October 24, 9am – 5pm. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of activities aimed at ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all attendees.

Main Responsibilities

• Welcoming prospective students and their families to the Schulich School of Music.
• Providing directions and information about Open House activities (volunteer information will be provided).
• Sharing information about McGill University, the Schulich School of Music, and student life, as needed.
• Assisting with guest seating at information sessions, supporting presenters, and distributing materials.
• Assisting with event logistics and the preparation, setup, and takedown of materials.
• Maintaining volunteer break rooms and distributing lunches.
• Supporting the Welcome Desk, as needed.
• Assisting with campus tours, as needed.
• Guiding visitors between events and buildings.
• Serving as floaters to provide day-of event support.
• Providing coverage to allow ambassadors and staff to take lunch breaks.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Ability to follow instructions and event procedures.
• Basic knowledge of McGill University, the Schulich School of Music, and student life (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to assist with event setup, logistics, and light physical tasks.
• Familiarity with the McGill campus and the Schulich School of Music.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma. Minimal or No Related Experience.

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE A) $16.70. Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 8 (Part time). Position Start Date: 2026-10-23. Position End Date: 2026-10-25. Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-19.

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.

We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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