We are looking for a Communications GAA to join our team! Apply by January 14.
Are you savvy with Canva? A WordPress whiz? Can’t help but make smart appealing graphics for any presentation? Come work for us this term as a Communications GAA!
CMS is hiring a part-time Graduate Administrative Assistant to support our weekly emails, website, and other communication needs (primarily graphics, layout, and web support).
Dates: January – May 15, 2024
Compensation: $35/hr
Hours: average 6 hrs/week, but varies with project needs
Tasks: With guidance from CMS staff, you will help create and edit our promotional materials, Weekly Update, Quarterly Newsletter, and Annual Report, primarily using Canva and MailChimp. You will also make detailed changes and additions to our website (WordPress).
Requirements:
- You are a current UBC graduate student in any discipline.
- You have smart design skills, able to create appealing and effective graphics for event posters, web announcements, etc.
- You consistently pay attention to details and follow through on instructions, but also notice when things need attention and can make smart choices
- You’re comfortable with WordPress, Canva, and MailChimp – or able to demonstrate strong competence in similar tools, and willingness to learn these.
- You’re comfortable with a collaborative environment and honest (but friendly) feedback and direction.
- You’re a prompt and reliable communicator, and can be available via email during our 9am-5pm workday. (Not all the time! Just during agreed upon windows/schedules.)
If this sounds like a good fit, please send the following to Gabriele Dumpys Woolever at manager.migration@ubc.ca:
- Brief cover letter addressing your relevant experience
- Resume
- Three samples of relevant work (e.g., posters, presentation slides, social media campaign, websites, etc.). Samples may be attachments or links. Put “Communications GAA” in the email subject line. (Don’t miss this opportunity to show that you can follow instructions.)
Feel free to get in touch with Gabriele with any questions. Apply by Sunday, January 14th (11:59pm)!
