The Peak is looking for a self-motivated, outgoing, and dependable person to be our Community Coordinator for the Summer semester (with the possibility of renewal in future semesters). This is a student job being offered only to SFU students.
Purpose:
The Community Coordinator exists to foster a strong and informed relationship between The Peak and the SFU community, and to assist the Peak editorial board in running community events.
Duties:
- Primary duties are self-directed. This employee will be expected to use their initiative and creativity to:
- Increase readership and volunteer participation at The Peak
- Act as a liaison between The Peak and the SFU community
- Collect information about reader preferences and suggest possible changes
- Work toward a unified presence and reputation across all SFU campuses
- This position will carry out several other duties on a weekly or semesterly basis, including:
- Attending all employee meetings and weekly Peak Collective meetings
- Working with the community and the university to compile a comprehensive list of events relevant to students at SFU and in the Greater Vancouver area at large
- Organizing The Peak’s open house, Clubs Days booths, and Peakie Award events each semester
- Promoting Peak events, including but not limited to job postings, the Annual General Meeting, and elections
- Creating and promoting a semesterly reader survey in consultation with the Business Manager
- Acting as Elections Officer for all internal elections and maintain an eligible voters list
- Answering community questions and queries via e-mail, phone, and in person
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular work reports are to be submitted to the Coordinating Editor and Business Manager
Qualifications:
- Must be self-motivated, able to work and fulfill expectations without direct supervision
- Must be dependable, outgoing, a good communicator and team player, and be willing to take initiative in pursuit of a goal
- Strong communication skills
- Marketing, promotional, and event organizing experience preferred
Other details:
- Hired on a semesterly basis
- 8 hours per week
- Financial support for proposed initiatives is available with the approval of the Board of Directors
- Car allowance for verified Peak business
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@the-peak.ca by April 26, 2013 to apply. Work begins on May 6, 2013. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they are current SFU students at the interview stage.
