Organization: OPIRG-Brock
Website: http://www.YourBrock.org
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Summary of Position
The Special Events Coordinator is a Canada Summer Jobs grant position
based on a 8-week contract at OPIRG-Brock. This position is
responsible for the planning and preparation of activities that will
span the beginning of the fall term, including Orientation Week with
the hope to instill a sense of community in participants and encourage
volunteering for social justice projects at Bro
ck and beyond. In
addition, the Special Events Coordinator is expected to help with the
general maintenance of their work environment, the OPIRG-Brock Office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in the preparation of Orientation Week Activities emphasizing
a sense of community
• Assist in the coordination of recruiting new volunteers for social
justice projects at Brock
• Assist the promotions and volunteer coordination of summer
programming and projects
• Research and plan exciting new events to to engage new Brock
University students
• Update and maintain social media sites and communication channels for events
• Maintain office hours and complete other general office duties as needed
Canada Summer Jobs Grant Position Requirements
• Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age;
• have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic
year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next
academic year;
• are Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official
refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Act (foreign students are not eligible); and
• are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant
provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Job Details and Contract
Hours: 30 hours/week
Period of Employment: 2013/06/30 – 2013/08/31 (8 weeks)
Wage: $12.00/hour
How to Apply
Fill out the form at
http://www.yourbrock.org/summer-2014-job-postings/.
The submission of
optional materials and questions can be sent to hiring@OPIRGBrock.org.
The deadline is 4 p.m. June 20, 2014.
OPIRG welcomes the contributions that individuals from marginalized
communities bring to our organization, and invites aboriginal people,
people of colour, women, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, queer-oriented
people, single parents, members of ethnic minorities, immigrants and
people with disabilities to apply. We encourage applicants to describe
the contributions and experiences they, as individuals who identify
with marginalized communities, would bring to the OPIRG organization
in their cover letter.
OPIRG-Brock is YourBrock.org
Helping Students and Support Action Against Injustice
http://www.YourBrock.org | 905-688-5550 ext 4430 |
info@OPIRGBrock.org
