The Student Promotional Coordinator (SPC) is an entrylevel position working in a team environment responsible for promoting all programming initiatives aimed at enhancing student life. The primary focus of the SPC will be to direct promotional aspects of the Students Union events (UASUevents) including the capture creation and distribution of promotional material across a variety of platforms. The SPC will also assist in all aspects of the UASUevents portfolio. The SPC will report to the Assistant Manager Student Events.
UASUevents is looking to fill one SPC position within the Student Events Unit (SEU).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the planning marketing recruitment and implementation of Students Union programming and special events including but not limited to: Week of Welcome New Student Orientation Campus Cup AntiFreeze Movie Nights SUBstage Sessions Night at the Horrorwitz Last Class Bash Trivia Nights Karaoke Music Bingo and other events hosted by UASUevents
- Be responsible for assisting other SEU staff in creating material used to promote every aspect of UASUevents across a variety of platforms
- Manage digital assets including the UASUevents Network and digital media projects (still images videos) for UASUevents
- Be responsible for keeping UASUevents promotional and informational platforms updated
- Assist in all aspects of event management including: logistics volunteer management content creation and sameday coordination
- Support other SEU staff members in their responsibilities as needed to ensure the success of the entire UASUevents portfolio
- Develop and maintain the volunteer group Media Team as well as assist with other UASUevents volunteer teams such as the WOW Volunteer program and the Events Crew. Work within guidelines and recommendations related to volunteer management as set by the organization
- Submit regular reports including monthly reports and project reports
- Create and update a transition manual for the position
- Train within the Horowitz Events Centre in a variety of event roles
- Perform other jobrelated duties as required by the Assistant Manager Student Events or the Manager Programming.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be registered as an undergraduate student at the University of Alberta during the term of employment and must be a Students Union member.
- Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team.
- Ability and willingness to work with people in a respectful diplomatic and credible manner.
- Experience creating short form media content
- Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suites applications are a requirement. Experience with Mac operating systems and Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom Illustrator and Photoshop) will be considered an asset.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Social Media Management
- Volunteer Management
- Digital photography and video editing experience are an asset
- Event Management
- Project Management
- Knowledge of the Students Union
- Experience creating professional promotional material presentations and templates is considered an asset
- Mailing List management Social Media platform content creation and website content management. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom Illustrator and Photoshop) will be considered an asset.
- A valid Alberta Drivers License
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This is a 12 Month Contract May 5th 2025 to April 30th 2026
- 37.5 hours per week May August 25 hours per week September April
- Willingness and ability to work varying hours including weekends and evenings.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: March 17th 2025
All applicants will be contacted about the status of their application.
START DATE:May 5th 2025
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