Spark Promotions & Publications Coordinators (2)

Reports to: Spark Director    
Hours: 5-7 hours per week   
# of people: 2
 
Spark is a service provided by the McMaster Students Union (MSU) that supports first-year students throughout their transition to McMaster University. Spark offers a weekly mentorship program, as well as social events, workshops, and online resources. 

General Scope of Duties 

The Spark Promotions and Publications Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing all promotional and publication materials related to the Spark program. Their goals will include informing and encouraging a diverse range of students to enroll in Spark, advertising opportunities and other items associated with the service, and generally building excitement and understanding of Spark across campus. The Promotions and Publications Coordinator will work closely with the Spark Coordinator and other executives to ensure effective promotional strategies are utilized for all events. They will be responsible for supporting the creation of multiple resources meant to empower and inform first-year students topics related to the first-year transition. The ideal candidate is organized, has design experience or skills, is comfortable interacting with students individually or in large groups, and has leadership skills. 

Please note this posting will close on Monday, May 4 at 11:59pm. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong time management and organizational skills 

• Interpersonal and communications skills to foster positive relationships with students within and outside of Spark 

• Artistic and creative skills 

• Knowledge of Spark or other student mentorship programs is an asset 

• Public relations skills 

Effort & Responsibility 

•  Effort required to think creatively 

• Effort required to design and implement promotional campaigns 

• Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus 

• Maintain confidentiality of all students in the Spark program 

• The Promotions & Publications Coordinator is expected to be a positive role model inside Spark and beyond, maintaining professionalism with all members of the program 

• Ability to work within routine deadlines on a regular basis 

Working Conditions 

• Most work can be completed in a shared office space 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

Training and Experience 

• Previous leadership experience is an asset 

• Graphic design experience is an asset 

• Prior experience with social media management is an asset 

• Training will be provided by the Spark Coordinator 

Equipment 

• Personal computer 

More information on Spark can be found here
 

The full job description can be found here