Library Ambassador

**About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: Western Libraries (WL) provides the library and archival expertise and infrastructure, information resources, technology, people, and spaces required to cultivate and mobilize knowledge, and accelerate excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. **Responsibilities**: The Library Ambassador, Social Media will develop, plan, star in, and edit videos for the Western Libraries social media accounts. Once a week they will meet with the Communications and Marketing Coordinator to share content ideas and check in on video progress. Occasionally, library ambassadors will represent Western Libraries at campus events or assist with in-person promotions. **Qualifications** **Education**: Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student at Western University (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses) or a full-time graduate student. Successful applicants must retain full-time student status for the duration of this appointment or be a student returning to full-time studies in the fall. - Experience: - Familiarity with social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok - Personal or work experience filming and editing video using a Smartphone, and appearing on camera Skills, Abilities & Expertise: - Basic understanding of library terminology. - Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience. - Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with a genuine customer service orientation. - Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work an assigned schedule. - Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail. - Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures. - Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required. - Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize a fluctuating workload. - Ability to be self-motivated while working independently or as a member of a team. - Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable. **How to Apply** - Resume - 45-60 second video cover letter detailing your qualifications. For the video, tell us about yourself and your related personal or work experience. We want to see your on-camera personality shine through. Please upload a PDF with a link to your video file. **Why Western?**: **Background Checks**: While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English. **Western Values Diversity**: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. **Please Note**: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.