Summer 2020 Communications and Member Engagement Assistant
Job Description
Science Atlantic
Communications and Member Engagement Assistant
Co-op Placement
Summer 2020 (Co-op funding confirmed)
Science Atlantic is an association for post-secondary faculty, researchers, and students in Atlantic Canada. Priorities of our five-year strategic plan (https://sciatl.org/StratPlan2018-22) include member engagement, developing partnerships, and increasing communications.
COVID-19 provides an opportunity to focus on the virtual aspects of our interprovincial organization. Our goal this summer is to research and develop services that will have a long-term impact on online member communication and connection. We have several initiatives planned, including a major overhaul of our website, developing member engagement surveys and outreach, and establishing new committees for members to explore areas of common interest.
We are looking for an internet-savvy, online community-friendly co-op student with an interest in researching and developing supports for the post-secondary science community. As part of a team with the Jr. Web Developer, Membership Support Officer, and Executive Director, the successful student will be able to develop a personally tailored placement that will provide relevant experience as well as have a meaningful impact on the organization.
Responsibilities will include 3-5 of the following (based on the student’s interest and abilities):
• Developing member and audience personas
• Drafting member surveys including metrics to identify priorities
• Collating/analyzing information and feedback gathered
• Organizing online meetings and focus groups
• Evaluating potential online community/virtual team software for members (to support member communication, file sharing, etc.)
• Updating/transferring content to new website, with an emphasis on improving accessibility
• Developing automated email pipelines for timely information sharing
• Updating orientation and resource materials for members
Required Competencies:
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Interest/familiarity with online community engagement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new software
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Google docs
• Responsible and able to work independently (100% telework during stay at home order)
• Asset: Interest in member-based, nonprofit organizations
• Asset: Familiarity with WordPress or other content management system; Adobe Suite
Summer 2020 Communications and Member Engagement Assistant Job Description
Work Term Outcomes
It is expected that the student will benefit from:
• Working on projects in a pivoting organization
• Supporting the organization’s strategic planning process and implementation
• Improving verbal and written communication skills
• Improving research and interviewing skills
• Applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Creating tangible products that can be shown to future employers as examples of work
• Contributing to projects that are significant to the success of the organization
• Increasing knowledge and experience with new software
• Working as part of a team in a member-based, mission-driven organization
For the organization, it is expected that the student will:
• Contribute to projects that will increase member engagement
• Increase the organization’s online presence
• Develop surveys, posters, infographics, etc.
• Develop written materials such as web content, newsletter content, member and volunteer information packages
• Improve accessibility of our website
Program of Study: Arts, Business, Commerce, Marketing, Public Relations, Psychology, Web Development
Education Level: Minimum one year of post-secondary study completed
Salary: $15.60/hour, 30-35 hours/week (negotiable)
Background: Science Atlantic is an association and registered charity serving the faculties of science and related social science and arts programs at 17 post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada. Students are core contributors to our projects both as employees and as constituents. To learn more about our organization’s commitment to students, please review our student support philosophy here: https://scienceatlantic.ca/conferences/conferencepolicies/#SSP.
To Apply Please submit:
• Cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript
• Samples of website, writing, and/or graphic design work if available
Directly to student_jobs@cbu.ca
**Due to funding for this role only applicants must meet the following criteria: