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.