Student Assistant, Communications (CBA & S&T)

Student Assistant, Communications (CBA & S&T)

Please include the following:

1. Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
2. Domestic or International student status
3. Being eligible to work please indicate the work terms you are applying for:

1. Winter 2025
2. Summer 2025

If selected for an interview please bring one of the following:

1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College OR
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution OR
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Position Information

Salary Range: $18.42/hour

The Student Assistant, Communications (CBA & S&T) will work closely with administrative staff as well as faculty members to assist in creating various forms of content, including social media posts, newsletters, and printed materials. The ideal candidate will also assist the Faculties at various events hosted throughout the semester.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience creating Instagram grid posts, stories, and reels
• Experience using Canva, Marq, or other design software
• Interest in photography and videography
• Comfortable being behind and in front of the camera
• Strong public speaking skills
• Collaborative approach to content creation
• Able to work independently while following guidelines and meeting deadlines

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

1. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term;
2. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term;
3. The domestic student must be enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term;
4. The domestic student must have been enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria to be eligible to work as a Student Assistant/Student Research Assistant:

1. The international student is enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College throughout the academic year;
2. The international student, who is not a Douglas College student, but is an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit that has the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

The position is located at the New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus. Hours of work: up to a maximum of 20 hours/week. The work terms for this position are:

1. Winter 2025: January 6, 2025 – April 25, 2025
2. Summer 2025: May 6, 2025 – August 18, 2025

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.