In partnership with SFU's school of communication

We’re Hiring a Part-Time Assistant Coordinator!

Overview

The Assistant Coordinator is a PAID POSITION primarily responsible for fundraising follow-up, community outreach, student involvement, volunteer coordination, and supervision of the Media Fair Coordinator.

The Assistant Coordinator position requires excellent time management, organizational, and written/oral communication skills and the ability to respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. The Assistant Coordinator is a team player that wants to help develop MDD Committee ideas and themes and work closely with the Lead Coordinator in establishing deadlines and expectations.

Qualifications

  • Must be an SFU student majoring in Communication*
  • General knowledge of media education, advocacy, and production groups in metro Vancouver.
  • High proficiency in English writing
  • High attention to detail and organization is a must
  • Regular access to a wireless enabled laptop

The Following Will Be Considered Assets

  • Familiarity with the work of the Media Democracy Project (https://mediademocracyproject.ca/ )
  • Research and/or work experience in the not-for-profit sector (including Universities)
  • Experience training and coordinating volunteers
  • Experience fundraising for nonprofits
  • Experience in public speaking and communication strategies
  • Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of media reform efforts in North America
  • Experience with event coordination, promotion, and logistics
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and Google Docs
  • Experience with Adobe CS (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Graphic design experience
  • Experience with WordPress (or other content management systems)
  • Avid user of social media tools like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr
  • Flexible schedule

Location & Time Commitment

SFU Burnaby campus office (K9650). 15 hours per week from start date to December 16, 2013.

Compensation

$15 per hour.

Application Deadline: August 23, 2013.

Please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to:

Josh Tabish
Coordinator, Media Democracy Days
[email protected]
Subject line: 2013 Assistant Coordinator Application

Interviews will be held on the week of August 26 – 30, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only prospective candidates will be contacted for an interview.

7 Responses to “We’re Hiring a Part-Time Assistant Coordinator!”

  1. Christine says:

    Hello,

    Are new graduates from the Communication program eligible?

    Reply
    • Josh says:

      Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, the position is only available to students currently enrolled in SFU’s Communication program.

      Reply
      • Ben says:

        As a follow-up, will only undergraduates be considered?

        Reply
        • Josh says:

          Hi there,
          It should be possible to consider graduate students in the department, as well. The key factor is being a currently enrolled student in SFU CMNS at either the graduate or undergraduate level.
          Thanks for your question!

          Reply
  2. Ashley says:

    Hello,

    Is the position situated at the Burnaby campus?

    Reply
    • Josh says:

      Hello,
      The MDD office space is located at SFU’s Burnaby campus. However, working from home or other locations will be possible as long as the candidate is able to meet at the Burnaby campus at regularly scheduled times.
      Thanks!

      Reply

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