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Library ambassadors support the Library鈥檚 student engagement activities through the development and execution of in-person and virtual programming, social media content creation and peer connection.听
Are you ...
- Enthusiastic about the Library and want to learn more听
- Skilled in creating social media content like reels, videos and memes听
- Outgoing and enjoy being in front of the camera or talking with new people听
- Creative and love collaborating with other students听
- Keen to explore library spaces and share with others
- Interested in making an impact on the campus community
If so, we would love to have you join the team!听听
You can expect ...
- To increase your understanding of the Library and how it supports students (including you!)听
- To gain experience in social media marketing, communications, and events听
- To develop key soft skills for working in a professional setting听
- To work with other library ambassadors, students and the Library鈥檚 Communications Team听
Job responsibilities
Social media support
- Assist in the development and creation of social media content, including ideation, content development and some video/on camera work听
Outreach and engagement
- Assist in the development, promotion and execution of programming to increase student engagement with the Library听
- Represent the Library in a courteous and professional manner鈥�
- Host and facilitate library booths to promote our services and resources听
Conduct library tours
- Lead library tours for various peer groups in both Dana Porter and Davis Centre Libraries听
Communications team support
- Support the Library's Communications Team goals and activities as needed, providing student insight and ideas
- Help support library partnerships and inter-campus collaboration听
- Assist and model for promotional photoshoots
- Participate in regular team meetings听
Required skills听
- An interest in the Library, student engagement and marketing, with the ability to think in creative and unconventional ways to promote the value of the Library to the student experience听
- Proven knowledge and understanding of creating social media content. Previous experience creating social media content for an organization/brand is considered an asset听
- People person who enjoys helping others, collaborating with teammates, and is comfortable communicating with different audiences in a variety of ways听
- Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage work and academic responsibilities in a hybrid environment听
- Exceptional attention to detail, you can communicate complex ideas with a high degree of accuracy鈥�
Nice to haves
- Knowledge of the Library and how it contributes to the student experience听听听
- Graphic design and/or video skills听
- Event planning experience, especially in a campus environment听
- Experience in providing guided tours听听
Hours: There is flexibility in hours with some virtual and some in-person work with this role. In-person work takes place Monday to听Friday, typically between the hours of 9 a.m. to听5 p.m. Training may happen on weekends to accommodate team schedules.
