Part-Time Summer Employment Opportunity – Student Ambassador, Domestic Recruitment – Cape Breton University – Sydney, NS

  • Location: Sydney, NS
  • Deadline: May 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm

PART-TIME SPRING/SUMMER 2026: Student Ambassador, Domestic Recruitment-University Relations

  • Location: Cape Breton University
  • Deadline: May 29, 2026, 11:59 pm

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Student Ambassador
Department Domestic Recruitment-University Relations
Reporting to Domestic Recruitment Team

PURPOSE

CBU (Cape Breton University) Student Ambassadors are student representatives and brand ambassadors for Cape Breton University. As a student ambassador, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Domestic Recruitment team both in the office and off campus for local recruitment initiatives and events. This position will work closely with our staff in the CIBC Student Welcome Centre. This is a part-time position, and Student Ambassadors can obtain up to 20 hours a week, but these hours can fluctuate week to week depending on the needs of the department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

Campus Tours

Student Ambassadors will be responsible for leading and scheduling campus tours, showing prospective students and interested parties around CBU’s campus. Tours can be offered one on one or in large groups.

Administrative Tasks

Student Ambassadors will carry out administrative tasks including but not limited to answering inquiries via phone and email, logging inventory, basic data entry and helping with administrative tasks.

Events and Student Recruitment

Student Ambassadors will assist with planning and executing of all on campus events hosted by Domestic Recruitment along with attending many on campus events hosted by other departments. Student Ambassadors will also attend off campus community events around Cape Breton.

Social Media

Student Ambassadors will create and promote engaging social media content for CBU’s official accounts, showcasing the student experience and campus community with guidance from the Marketing team. Examples of this content may include “day in the life” videos, touring campus, fields of study, student experiences, and the Cape Breton lifestyle.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled at Cape Breton University and in good academic standing.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Comfortability using social media platforms and experience generating content.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a good working relationship with other ambassadors and university employees.
  • Good judgement skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Feel capable speaking positively about your own CBU student experience.
  • Ability to work non-traditional working hours when necessary.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Comfortability speaking in front of groups of people.
  • Weekend availability is an asset.

HOURS: 15-20 hours a week

TERM: Start date of June 5, 2026 (with training prior, pending availability)

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to shealyn_varnes@cbu.ca with subject line “Student Ambassador Position – Part Time.”