Collective Reflection Communications Lead - Social Issues Commission

Job summary

The Collective Reflections Communications Lead manages social media outlets and promotional materials to encourage student submissions for the annual publication. They work alongside the Editor-in-Chief to curate content and ensure the publication aligns with the Social Issues Commission's mandate.

Job details

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Collective Reflections Communications Lead | Volunteer Time Commitment: 2-7 hours per week (varies) Job Description: The Social Issues Commission (SIC) seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. Collective Reflections is an annual publication that strives to represent the diversity of Queen's students through poetry, prose, visual art, and all other printable mediums. Its mission is to provide a forum for creative expression within the Queen's and Kingston communities on a variety of topics and vectors of identity. Collective Reflections publishes submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics: disability and accessibility; racism and anti-racism; mental health/illness; Queer issues; and feminism. CoRe Members will work alongside the Editor(s)-in-Chief to promote the publication, encourage student submissions, and curate the final publication. Job Competencies: Communication Organization Ownership Cultural Sensitivity Job Duties: Be familiar with and implement the mandate of Collective Reflections Manage social media outlets for Collective Reflections (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and post regular status updates to promote event attendance and submissions. Develop and design the Collective Reflections page of the SIC website alongside the SIC Marketing Deputy Create promotional material for Collective Reflections Familiarity with Wordpress is an asset Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Attend and fully participate in all in-person and virtual meetings Ensure all marketing materials abide by the SIC Visual Identity Standards Maintain timely and consistent communication with your direct supervisor Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement Complete other job duties as assigned Job Requirements: Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and executive skills. Working Conditions: Interaction and collaboration with volunteers, contributors, and the Queen’s community The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

What you’ll do

The Collective Reflections Communications Lead manages social media outlets and promotional materials to encourage student submissions for the annual publication. They work alongside the Editor-in-Chief to curate content and ensure the publication aligns with the Social Issues Commission's mandate.

Requirements

The role requires strong analytical, planning, and prioritization skills to manage communications effectively. Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment and possess cultural sensitivity to represent diverse student voices.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• WordPress · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Graphic Design · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication
• Organization
• Ownership
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Social Media Management
• Graphic Design
• Promotional Material Creation
• Wordpress
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning
• Prioritization
• Executive Skills
• Promotional Materials
• Advocacy
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Marketing Materials
• Mental Health
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations
• Social Media
• Visual Arts
• WordPress

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Marketing
• Social Services
• Education
• Administrative
• Collections Lead
• Social Media Strategist / Specialist
• Public Relations Professionals
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

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