Are you interested in strengthening your leadership skills and working as part of a team to enhance campus life for Business Communication, Media & Communication Studies and Film Studies students like yourself?
THE STUDENT AMBASSADOR POSITION
The Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film is seeking up to four Student Ambassadors (primarily at 3rd and 4th year levels). As a Student Ambassador, you will be part of one of two outreach teams. One team will focus on the department’s annual media pitch competition. The other will be responsible for organizing and facilitating student events throughout the year and assist with introducing prospective new students to Brock University.
Some Ambassadors will make classroom announcements, while others will prioritize virtual outreach through video and graphic creations on social media. All will be expected to participate in various recruitment events for the university (Ontario University Fair, Fall Preview Day, Spring Open House). Everyone will have the opportunity to practice public outreach within a supportive team context. Training is provided.
You will be expected to attend regular team meetings to discuss and plan activities. If this role interests you, please read the detailed description below.
COMPENSATION
Each Student Ambassador will be paid to work approximately up to 60 hours between early September and mid-April. The hourly pay rate is $17.60 + $2.46 (vacation and benefits). The compensation for working 60 hours is $1,214.40.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply by email to the Chair of Communication, Popular Culture and Film, Dr. Derek Foster, [email protected]
In the body of your email, provide a brief letter (up to 1 page) describing your interest in the position, what you hope to achieve, the skills you bring, and the skills you wish to develop. No AI letters please. Attach a resume.
If you have any questions, please reach out sooner rather than later. Please specify if you have a preference for a particular student ambassador role (supporting the CPCF Case Competition or helping to organize student engagement more broadly).
Apply by Friday, September 18th at 4pm.
