Organiser-Membership Outreach

JOB DESCRIPTION: ORGANISER-MEMBERSHIP OUTREACH

Selkirk College Students' Union

The Organiser-Membership Outreach shall be primarily responsible for collaborating with the Board members to execute the advocacy, campaigns, and college relations functions of the Students' Union. The Organiser-Membership Outreach will also be responsible for working with the Board, volunteers, and staff to create and implement a membership outreach plan that increases awareness of the services of the Students' Union through events.

QUALIFICATIONS

All Organisers shall have the following qualifications:

• A high school diploma plus some post-secondary education.

• Thorough knowledge of the student movement and its aims is an asset.

• Experience working on post-secondary education issues, specifically those related to students.

• Experience implementing social justice campaigns and undertaking advocacy work;

• Experience executing customer/member service functions.

• Experience handling cash and operating a point-of-sale system.

• Basic experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

• Experience producing reports, making presentations and undertaking basic office administration functions;

• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; and

• A valid driver's license and vehicle to travel to all campuses.

• 2 to 3 years of working experience in the advocacy, not-for-profit, or post-secondary sector is an asset.

The Organiser-Membership Outreach shall have the following specific experience:

• Working within college governance structures and having a working understanding of legislation governing the administration of post-secondary institutions

• Implementing public awareness or political campaigns

• Planning and executing events for small and large groups

• Creating marketing and advertising campaigns for events and services.

• Developing or executing government relations strategies

• An understanding of post-secondary appeal structures and a commitment to procedural fairness and principles of natural justice.

DUTIES

All Organisers shall have the following common duties:

• Assist with customer service and front-line service delivery, including reception and sales duties;

• Assist with the execution of Students' Union events and activities;

• Assist members of the Board in executing their duties by providing counsel, advice, and direct assistance;

• Attend the Students' Union meetings, such as the Board, Sub-Committees, Executive and General Meetings, as a resource person and take meeting notes as required.

• Proactively promote the benefits of membership in the Students' Union and BC Federation of Students in the execution of duties and dealings with general members;

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Students' Union's structures, bylaws, policies, procedures, contracts and rules of order;

• Attend workshops and conferences as may be required from time to time; and

• Work collectively as a team with other members of staff, and specifically with other organizing staff.

DUTIES

Organiser-Membership Outreach shall have the following duties:

• Liaise between the College and the Union on all matters relating to the experience of members

• Coordinate the development and/or execution of a campaign, government relations, and coalition work strategy.

• Attend Board of Governors and Education Council meetings and assist student representatives to participate and prepare for meetings, when assistance is requested.

• Act as the Ombudsperson to the institution and assist members in navigating the structure of the institution.

• Prepare for yearly presentations to the Board of Governors on the needs of students.

• Maintain regular contacts with federal, provincial, and municipal government officials and meet regularly to discuss the needs of their student constituents.

• Lead the oversight of the annual elections, by-elections, and referenda process of the Students' Union; and new board orientation.

• Ensure meeting documents for all Union meetings of the Board, Executive, Committees, and General meetings are produced in a timely fashion.

• Coordinate the management of Union services.

• Create an annual events plan and oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of such annual events and other events as mandated by the Board.

• Create event outlines before and reports immediately after each event.

• Assist existing student-led group activities and collaborate with the college in enhancing the campus community network.

• Act as a server and licensee at any events involving alcohol as needed.

• Facilitate the setup and teardown of all Union events.

• Maintain event supplies and equipment.

• Develop a communications strategy and manage communication tools such as the website, social media, etc., and

• Execute other duties as assigned by the Board.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 14 months

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person