Student Assistant, Communications (CBA & S&T)

Douglas College

New Westminster

On-site

CAD 26,174 - 28,929

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster is seeking a Student Assistant, Communications to help create content for social media, newsletters and printed materials. You will support faculties at events and work with administrative staff to keep communications targeted and timely.

The role emphasizes producing original content for Commerce & Business Administration and Science & Technology, planning social media for faculties, and capturing photos/videos at campus events.

Qualifications

Experience creating Instagram grid posts, stories and reels.
Comfortable with Canva or Marq for design tasks.
Interest in photography and videography; ability to use camera equipment.
Strong copywriting skills and ability to work with a team.

Responsibilities

Assists with putting together timely and original content for students in Commerce and Business Administration and Science and Technology.
Helps create a social media plan for the Faculties' Instagram accounts each semester.
Takes photos and videos at events hosted by the Faculties.
Coordinates social media interviews with students and staff in courses and clubs.
Supports Administrative Officers on related projects.

Skills

Content creation

Public speaking

Collaboration

Independent work

Photography

Tools

Canva

Marq

Job description

The Opportunity

The Student Assistant, Communications ( CBA & S&T) will work closely with administrative staff as well as faculty members to assist in creating various forms of content, including social media posts, newsletters and printed materials. The ideal candidate will also assist the Faculties at various events hosted throughout the semester.

Location

New Westminster Campus

Salary Range

$19.53 per hour

The Opportunity

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

Responsibilities

WHAT IT TAKES

Assists with putting together timely and original content of interest to current students in Commerce and Business Administration and Science and Technology
Assists with creating a social media plan each semester for the Faculties' Instagram accounts
Takes photos and videos at events hosted by the Faculties
Coordinates social media interviews with students and staff in courses and clubs associated with the Faculties.
Supports the Administrative Officers in the Faculties on related projects.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

Experience creating Instagram grid posts, stories and reels
Experience using Canva, Marq, or other design software-Interested in photography and videography
Comfortable being behind and in front of the camera-Strong public speaking skills
Strong copywriting skills
Collaborative approach to content creation
Able to work independently while following guidelines and meet deadlines

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria, to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant

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; OR
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; OR
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
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

The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year; OR
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.

Additional Information

The position is located at the New Westminster campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are: