We're Hiring: Programming & Events Assistant Brantford

ABOUT US: The Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union is an independent not-for-profit organization formally affiliated with Wilfrid Laurier University. We are governed by a Board of Directors, 12 elected undergraduate students, and managed by an elected President and CEO who serves a 1-year term. The President’s Executive Leadership Team, both current students and recent graduates, serve in their roles alongside a continuing staff team managed by our Executive Director.

ROLE SUMMARY: The Programming & Events Department supports all member-focused functions for the undergraduate students at Wilfrid Laurier University. The department strives to take a wholesome approach, integrating campus activities, programming, and events, while focusing on enhancing the overall undergraduate student experience. You will work with Executive Leaders to ensure all goals for the Orientation program are met. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives with a connection to the Programming & Events Manager, you will be focused on the execution and support of programming, activities, and events of the Students’ Union’s Orientation program on the Brantford campus. To be successful in this role, you will need to have high attention to detail, be adept at working within a fast-paced work environment, have adequate written and verbal communication, time management, and organizational skills, as well as be capable of problem-solving independently.  

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POSITION TITLE:  Programming & Events Assistant Brantford

LOCATION: Brantford

POSITION LEVEL: Part-time, contract (1.5 months)

PAY RANGE: $17.60 per hour

REPORTS TO: Director, Strategic Initiatives

EDUCATION: Ontario Secondary School Diploma

TECHNICAL: Promotion and event planning experience, audio/visual technical knowledge, and prior knowledge of student associations are all assets

CERTIFICATION:  None required HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to studentsunionhiring@wlu.ca and in the subject line indicate that it is for the "Programming & Events Assistant Brantford". No cover letter required.

For questions about the role, reach out to our Director, Strategic Initiatives, Anthony Massi, at amassi@wlu.ca

For questions about how to apply or accommodations in the process, reach out to Kelly Lee - Director, Member Services at klee@wlu.ca

Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union does not use AI Technology in our recruitment process. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in applying with the Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union.