Referendum Coordinator

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

**Position title**: Referendum Coordinator

**Reports to**: Strategy and Governance Lead

**Supervises**: Referendum Campaign Team Volunteers

**Employee Status**: Term, Appointed

**Term**: February 5, 2024 - March 8, 2024 (with potential for extension)

**Hours per week**: 20 hours

**Compensation**: $18.00 per hour

Position Purpose

The Referendum Coordinator is responsible for organizing and executing a successful “Yes” campaign for the AMS Council. This means creating a strong outreach strategy that will push students to vote in favour of referendums that the AMS Council wants to pass. In addition, the Referendum Coordinator will be responsible for managing a team of volunteers that will assist with running the on-the-ground campaign work.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create an effective and attractive “Yes” campaign in tandem with the Communications & Marketing department.
- Hire and manage a staff of volunteers who will run events for the campaign.
- Engage with the campus community in conversation about the positive aspects of the referendum.
- Ensure distribution of lawn signs and other promotional materials.
- Develop and executive a social media and online presence.
- Create events and promotions to encourage students to vote.
- Do announcements in classrooms and other settings to encourage students to vote.
- Coordinate and attend meetings between the AMS Council, the Executive, and members of the UBC Community.
- Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience
- Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
- Must not hold any other elected, staff, or appointed position in the AMS.
- Interest in promotions, marketing, and campaigns.
- An exciting and motivated attitude, and a willingness to talk to anyone within the UBC Community.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter.

**Application deadline**: 11:59pm Tuesday, January 30.

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.