Promotions Coordinator Ooks Life Team (2026/27)

Promotions Coordinator – Ooks Life Team (2026-27)

Start Date – May 2026

Contract End – April 30, 2027

What is the Ooks Life Team?

Every year, NAITSA hires a team of student leaders to help plan and promote events and initiatives for their fellow NAIT students. The Ooks Life Team (OLT) works together to create memorable experiences and a strong sense of campus community.

Being part of OLT means you’ll grow your skills, meet new people, and make a real impact on campus (all while getting paid to do it!)

There are several positions on the Ooks Life Team—ranging from Clubs Events and Clubs Finance to Promotions, Volunteer, and Events Coordinators. Each has unique responsibilities, but everyone collaborates to bring campus life to the next level.

Note: Interested in more than one OLT position? Please submit a separate application for each.

Position Summary

As a Promotions Coordinator, you’ll be part of the team that brings the Ooks Life brand to life! You’ll promote NAITSA events, student involvement, volunteer opportunities, and Campus Clubs while building excitement across campus and online.

This role is perfect for creative students who love social media, want to grow their marketing skills, enjoy connecting with others, and want to shape how NAIT students experience campus life. You’ll plan, create, and execute engaging promotions that encourage students to get involved and strengthen the Ooks Life brand.

What You’ll Do

Promotions Coordinators help make campus buzz with energy and connection. This role focuses on two main areas:

Plan, Coordinate and Implement Promotions:

• Collaborate with other OLT members to support their events and initiatives.


• Brainstorm creative, high-energy promotion ideas to boost student engagement.


• Develop promotion plans that include budgets, staffing, timelines, logistics, and incentives.


• Execute on-campus promotions such as hallway pop-ups and street teams.


• Create digital and social media content — from TikToks to Instagram posts and stories.


• Stay current with social media trends to keep content fresh and relevant.


• Reflect on each campaign’s success with post-promotion analyses and share key takeaways with the team.


• Keep plans on track and ensure deliverables are on schedule.

Student Engagement:

• Interact with NAIT students to promote events, ookslife.ca, the Ooks Life App, and the @ookslife social media channels.


• Build positive relationships and encourage students to join in campus activities.


• Act as an Ooks Life brand ambassador, representing NAITSA with enthusiasm and professionalism.


• Explain key Ooks Life tools (New Student Experience Involvement Record) and guide students in understanding how to use them to track experiences and build skills.


• Gather student feedback and share insights with the team to improve future promotions and events.

Hours of Work & Employment Term

• Part-time, temporary position starting May 2026 and ending April 30, 2027


• Hours vary month to month (limited in summer; busiest during the academic year)


• Primarily on campus, with occasional off-campus or remote work as needed

Qualifications

• Enrolled NAIT student for the entire 2026–27 year


• Must be available for shifts during peak periods including NAIT Student Orientation, Pancake Breakfast, and Nest Fest
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Reliable, punctual, and organized


• Strong understanding of social media (especially Instagram and TikTok)


• Experience with Canva, CapCut, or similar design/video editing tools is an asset


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace


• Able to lift and move up to 25 lbs


• Access to a computer (with camera and mic) and a smartphone for job duties

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly and outgoing: You love meeting people and bringing energy to campus.


• Creative and proactive: You find new ways to reach and inspire students.


• Organized multitasker: You manage multiple campaigns and stay on top of deadlines.


• Self-starter: You work well independently and take initiative.


• Confident communicator: You’re comfortable speaking in groups and promoting ideas.

How to Apply

• Submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format. In your cover letter, tell us about your creative side! Share what excites you about working with the Ooks Life Team and any experience with event promotions, social media, or marketing.


• Upload an optional portfolio that showcases your skills in social media management, content creation, editing, graphic design, or any other relevant work. These materials will help us better understand your experience and creative abilities.


• Application responses should be written in the candidate's own words and not generated by AI or automated tools. Applications may be reviewed for originality as part of the assessment process.


• Qualified applicants who advance in the selection process will be required to complete a short social media assignment.

You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Next Steps

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis


• Group interviews will take place March 23–26 on main campus


• Those shortlisted from group interviews will have a secondary, individual interview from March 30–April 2


• The expected start date for this role is May 4, 2026

Questions about accessibility or the application process?

Email [email protected] for general employment inquiries or to request accommodations during the recruitment or hiring process. Please do not use this email to request updates on your application status.

Closing Date: March 13th at 3:00PM, or until suitable candidates are found.

We can’t wait to see your application!