Community Nest Leader

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada MacEwan University Full time
Student Casual (less than 35 hours per week) MSA Band A (Step 1): $15.42 per hour March 9, 2025

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

MacEwan University is seeking Community Nest Leaders for casual opportunities with our Student Life Department. Reporting to the Coordinator, Peer Mentorship, the Nest Leader role is central to the success of our first-year transition program and will work to create a sense of community and ease the social transition into university life. With ~50 students per Community Nest, you will lead an assigned Nest, providing social engagement opportunities that foster inclusivity, community, social well-being, and integration to campus life.

Key responsibilities include:

- Holding weekly one-hour drop-in meetings (both virtual and in-person options) to engage students, offering social interaction, answering questions and planning group events;
- Attending collaborative Nest Leader meetings;
- Providing timely updates to the Coordinator, Peer Mentorship;
- Organizing weekly Community Nest engagement opportunities, actively participating in or attending a variety of campus events that you've invited your Nests to such as sporting events, special occasions, skill sessions, and workshops, or creating unique opportunities to encourage their Community Nest's involvement;
- Supporting with the organization and execution of monthly events during each semester (September, October, November, January, February, March) that fosters direct engagement within your Community Nest including board game nights, scavenger hunts, trivia events, potlucks, etc;
- Participating in the New Student Orientation and Early-Bird Orientation for both the fall and winter semesters.

Skills

You will have:

- Leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills;
- Public speaking skills;
- Organizational and time-management skills;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Event planning skills;
- The ability to adapt to change.

Qualifications and Position Requirements

- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at MacEwan University, with a minimum of 18 credits completed in your program of study.
- Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.70 GPA.
- The ability to work from June 26 to August 21 and attend two full-day mandatory Community Nest Leader training sessions in person.
- Leadership experience or participation in a MacEwan sanctioned Leadership and Volunteer program would be considered an asset.
- A variety of experiences on your Student Experience Record would be considered an asset.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Your personal information is being collected in accordance with section 33(c) of Alberta's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). This information is protected under Part 2 of the FOIP Act and will be used to assess your qualifications for employment. Personal information such as the Curriculum Vitae / Resume and Cover Letter may be provided for viewing only to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone (780) 497-5434.

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