Life Sciences DSC Lower-Year Interns

Volunteer Position

Life Sciences DSC Lower-Year Interns (positions below)

The Life Sciences Departmental Student Council (DSC) is looking for passionate and dedicated lower-year Life Sciences students to join our team for the 2024-2025 academic year. As a DSC member, you will play a vital role in representing your peers, promoting academic and social events, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the Life Sciences program.

You will work closely with fellow council members, faculty, and students to enhance the Life Sciences community, develop leadership skills, and gain valuable experience in student governance. Below are the available positions, along with their specific responsibilities and desired qualities.

Note: These roles are designed for students in their first or second year of Life Sciences to encourage early involvement with the DSC and to develop leadership and organizational skills.

This application will be available until September 16th, 2024 at 4PM EST.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

8 month-term from September 2024 to April 30th, 2025. If this position is subject to an honorarium, payouts will be in accordance with the Human Resources Honoraria Policy Grid 9.05.02 which can be accessed here: https://static1.squarespace.co...

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc.

Position(s) Available

First Year Representative (1 Position)

• Responsibilities:
  • Advocate for the academic needs of students and address any academic-related questions or concerns.
  • Collaborate with the Second Year Representative to plan and execute the Life Sciences clothing sale.
  • Organize and execute Major vs Specialization Night in collaboration with the Director of Life Sciences and Biochemistry.
  • Participate in DSC events, weekly council meetings, and other relevant activities.

Marketing Intern (1 Position)

• Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the associated Marketing Director.
  • Promote all DSC Life Sciences events across various platforms.
  • Design and create engaging graphics for event promotion.
  • Manage and maintain social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) and the Life Sciences website.
  • Participate in DSC events, weekly council meetings, and other relevant activities.
• Application Requirement:
  • Submit one sample graphic along with your application (please e-mail this to lisc.dsc@ asus.queensu.ca)

EDII Intern (1 Position)

• Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with DSC members to integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigeneity (EDIAA) principles into all events and initiatives.
  • Work with the associated EDII Director to plan at least one EDII-related event per semester.
  • Research and highlight contributions made by equity-deserving students and faculty within the Life Sciences program on social media and the website.
  • Assist in creating content for equity-related observances (e.g., Black History Month).
  • Participate in DSC events, weekly council meetings, and other relevant activities.

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the Life-Sci DSC Co-Presidents, Daniella Meraw (lisc.president @asus.queensu.ca) & Victoria Hillyer (president.lisc @asus.queensu.ca), or Owen Miaskowski, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.