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.

Job Summary

The Queen’s Journal is an entirely student-run newspaper at Queen’s University. The paper was founded in 1873 and has been continually published ever since. The Journal currently publishes a bi-weekly print edition and regular online content throughout the year. A writing sample must be e-mailed to newjournal.editors@ams.queensu.ca at the time of your application submission to supplement your application. Please include your name and the position title in the file's name.

Job Competencies

Communication Organization Ownership Collaboration Creativity Cultural Sensitivity Job Duties Work with the News Editor to generate story ideas for the News section Write at least two stories per issue for News Collaborate with the other members of the News section to help fact-check each story Attend and cover AMS Assembly, Board of Directors, and Senate meetings Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings 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 execution skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Working Conditions Interaction and collaboration with coworkers, management 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.