Deputy Director of Communications - COM
VOLUNTEER•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.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- The Communications Office is responsible for managing relationships with various media outlets, assisting the AMS Executive in communication strategy, developing press releases, and be responsible for AMS public relations.
- The Communications Deputy is to assist the Director in their duties and complete tasks as assigned.
Time Commitment, Eligibility and Remuneration
- Part-time, volunteer term until April 30
- 10 hrs a week
- This is a volunteer position and is eligible for an honorarium.
- The volunteer will be required to attend mandatory volunteer training in the Fall.
- All AMS volunteers must be enrolled in at least 18.00 credit units (60 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
- Work with the Executive and Director to write press releases
- Work with the Executive and Director to update the website
- Complete graphics or make posts on social media as directed by the Director
- Complete tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of Communications
- Maintain regular office hours in the Communications Office
- 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
- Follow all AMS policy as outlined in the Volunteer Policy and Procedures Manual
- Complete evaluations and attend evaluations meeting
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings
Useful Contacts
Director of Communications at [email protected]
Incoming Director of Communications at [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
Press Releases,Website Management,Social Media,Graphics Creation,Communication Strategy,Public Relations,Office Management,Task Management
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
- The Deputy Director of Communications assists the Director in managing media relationships, developing press releases, and overseeing public relations. They also complete various tasks assigned by the Director and maintain regular office hours.
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