Students' Union | Office of the VP External | Research & Policy Associate

THE Students’ Union is HIRING a Research & Policy ASSOCIATE FOR THE office of the Students’ Union VP External, for the winter semester of the 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications will be open from December 9th to January 6th at 9am

Interviews for this position will be held in person once students return to campus & applications close.

Any questions can be directed to
Students’ Union VP External Islam Ahmed

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • The RPA shall assist either the Students’ Union VP External with researching and developing policy positions in regard to relevant student issues.

  • The RPA shall undertake timely, regular, and relevant research work on post-secondary educational issues and external advocacy goals of the Students’ Union in conjunction with the VP External.

  • The RPA shall compile all research findings into reports or briefing documents for future use by the Students’ Union.

  • The RPA shall familiarize themselves with relevant policy and political news that affects students.

  • The RPA may be required to attend additional meetings with the VP External upon request.

  • This role will be compensated at a rate of: $15.20/hr

  • This role will be expected to work an average of 6hr/week, over 26 weeks/year. Totaling to approximately 156 hours.

Students' Union | Campaigns Coordinator

THE STUDENTS’ UNION VP External’s OFFICE IS HIRING a Campaign Coordinator FOR THE Winter Semester of the 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications have been re-opened from December 9th to January 6th at 9am

Interviews for this position will be held in person once students return to campus & applications close.

Any questions can be directed to
Students’ Union VP External Islam Ahmed

Terms of Reference

1. The Campaigns Coordinator shall assist the VP External Affairs with planning and execution of various informational and awareness campaigns throughout the academic year.

2. The Campaign Coordinator shall prepare Event Risk Assessment Forms for various campaigns as directed by the VP External Affairs.

3. The Campaign Coordinator shall compile feedback and information from each campaign for future use by the Students’ Union.

4. The Campaign Coordinator may attend local, provincial or federal lobby meetings, meetings with societies, or other student groups upon request from the VP External Affairs.

5. The Campaign Coordinator may attend Students Nova Scotia (SNS) and Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) meetings upon the request and approval of the Students’ Union Executive Board.