Strategic Communications & Events
As a student today, you’re living a vibrant, dynamic and exciting life, and at Cape Breton University (CBU) that’s exactly what we want for you. Here, students are inspired, encouraged and supported, allowing them to excel in both their academic and personal journeys alongside our community. Ours is a tradition of new, and everyone is welcome.
Reporting to the Office of the President, the Strategic Communications and Events Department exists to support initiatives, projects, campaigns and events designed to achieve institutional priorities. As a key group of brand champions, the team also plays an important role in raising the visibility, strengthening the reputation, managing the CBU brand, advancing the CBU narrative and extending the reach of CBU’s diverse and expanding mandate through clear, consistent and constant communications.
The Student Communications Ambassador will work in a high energy, fast paced environment to become a valued member of a diverse and dynamic team by participating and assisting in various projects and tasks ranging from communications and content creation to social media support. This position reports to the Student Communications Specialist, working closely with the Communications and Brand Manager.
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Qualifications:
Dates: September – December (start and end dates slightly negotiable)
Salary: $15.20/hour (approximately 20 hours/week)
Location: Sydney, NS
Note: Students from the BBA program with an interest in Strategic Communications, and students from the BA or BACS program with an interest in Communications and writing will be strongly considered.
How to Apply: Email a copy of your resume and cover letter to comms@cbu.ca.
Here’s What Some Past Students Had to Say About Us
“Spending four months in the Strategic Communications department was such an important experience for my future. I learned new skills, had the opportunity to run my own projects, met so many new people and caught a real glimpse of ‘behind the scenes’ life at CBU. As a student, I really felt like I was a part of the team and that my opinion was valued. I’m proud to graduate from CBU with real-life job experience that my internship provided me and would recommend the department to any student interested in a future in Strategic Communications! “~ Elizabeth Arsenault, BBA Co-op Student (CBU)
Working at Cape Breton University was the best learning experience I could have asked for. During my four months as a Strategic Communications Intern, I had the opportunity to apply the knowledge I learned in the classroom. I wrote multiple press releases, helped run a promotional campaign and updated the CBU website. The Strategic Communications team was very welcoming and made me feel like I was part of the team right away! They offered the right amount of support, yet gave me the perfect amount of independence to allow me to flourish. I would strongly recommend completing a co-op at CBU, it was by far the best four months of my life! ~Jenna MacQueen, BPR Co-op student (MSVU)
Working for MarComm at CBU was a great experience. It’s a department filled with professionals who care about your learning and are always there to share their knowledge. I gained so much great practical experience, and got the chance to learn new things that I can now use to expand my resume. In this co-op there is plenty of opportunity for you to contribute your personal flavour to the workplace, and it’s not hard to get comfortable in the environment and feel like a part of the team. This work term helped build my confidence as a growing professional in the workplace. ~Jillian MacDonald, BPR Co-op student (MSVU)