Community Service Agent
part-time•Kingston
About this role
The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University.
The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution.
In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students.
Job Description
Community Service Agents (CSA) are responsible for completing community cleanups after major events in an effort to ease the burden on the City of Kingston's waste management services. CSAs will not be regularly scheduled, but instead will work only on the days following events that often require cleanup, such as Homecoming, or Orientation Week.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
- Part-time, 8-month term from September 1-April 30.
- Employees will be required to attend mandatory training in the Fall.
- All part-time AMS staff must be enrolled in at least 18.00 credit units (60 percent of a full course load as determined by one’s program) both at the time that they apply and for the duration of their term and have paid the full slate of AMS mandatory fees including the AMS Membership Fee.
Responsibilities
- Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department
- Be productive, efficient and attentive in completing assigned tasks during shifts
- Respect and adhere to all procedures as outlined in the service Discipline Policy
- Follow all AMS policy as outlined in the Volunteer Policy and Procedures Manual
- Attend scheduled meetings
- Complete regular Community Cleanups around key dates (Homecoming, St. Patrick’s Day etc.)
Useful Contacts
- Commissioner of External Affairs at [email protected]
- Incoming Commissioner of External Affairs [email protected]
The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Other facts
Tech stack
Community Cleanups,Event Coordination,Teamwork,Attention to Detail,Time Management,Adherence to Policy
About Alma Mater Society of Queen's University Inc.
Representing over 18,000 Queen's students, the Alma Mater Society is the oldest student government in Canada.
Mission: "To serve and represent the diversity of students at Queen's University"
The AMS oversees the day-to-day operations of 11 student-run services, 700+ student staff, 200+ student volunteers, a number of student government committees aimed at promoting student interests, and over 350 clubs.
Monitored by Director of Marketing and Director of Communications, Monday - Friday, 9-5pm.
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://myams.org/
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
Founding Year: 1859
What you'll do
- Community Service Agents are responsible for completing community cleanups after major events. They must attend training sessions and adhere to AMS policies during their shifts.
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