Student Events & Communications Assistant - Hybrid

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit access

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Fitness centre access

Job summary

Douglas College in New Westminster is seeking a Student Assistant in Community Relations & Events to support planning and execution of campus events.

You will work with a dynamic team, assist with promotion, maintain event documents, help with data entry, and provide on-site support including setup and guest greeting.

This role requires physical activity, some long hours, and eligibility as a student for Fall 2026; hours range from 5 to 20 per week, with evenings or weekends possible.

Qualifications

• Must be outgoing, social and well organized.
• Excellent writing and reading skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Document design skills are an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative event concepts and elements.
• Maintain spreadsheets, volunteer forms, signup sheets and other event documents.
• Assist with event promotion.
• Help with packing and moving event equipment; some heavy lifting required.
• Assist with onsite setup, including hanging signage and arranging decor.
• Provide onsite support such as greeting guests and restocking items.
• Assist with teardown and packing and disposing of garbage.
• Participate in post-event activities such as gathering feedback and inventory.
• Assemble give-away items.
• Data entry into spreadsheets and databases.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries on Douglas College's social channels; contribute to social media initiatives.

Skills

Outgoing

Social skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Document design

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Douglas College in New Westminster is seeking a Student Assistant in Community Relations & Events to support planning and execution of campus events.

You will work with a dynamic team, assist with promotion, maintain event documents, help with data entry, and provide on-site support including setup and guest greeting.

This role requires physical activity, some long hours, and eligibility as a student for Fall 2026; hours range from 5 to 20 per week, with evenings or weekends possible.