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Maroochydore Area, Australia
$29–$31/hr
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Staff - Union
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
June 30, 2027
This is a part-time hourly position, potentially working 14 - 21 hours per week.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
This position provides communications and content creation support, as well as on-site event support, for the UBC Public Humanities Hub. The Communications Assistant will have demonstrated interest and experience in digital content creation, new media, event promotions, social media, newsletters, website updates and accessible and inclusive communications. The main purpose of this role is to develop social media content, monthly newsletters, website content (primarily news items and event listings), public facing research materials, and print and digital assets. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, designer and editor with familiarity with copywriting across multiple platforms.
Organizational Status
Reports directly to the Arts Research Centres Administrator and works closely with the Public Humanities Hub Director, the Senior Program Assistant, and other hourly staff. The Comms Assistant may also work with the ASC Communications team to ensure adherence to Arts and UBC brand guidelines and communications best practices and to support a coordinated approach to the faculty-wide editorial strategy.
Work Performed
In consultation with the PHH Director and Senior Program Assistant:
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Must exercise judgment based on confidential and time-sensitive information. Errors in details of event times, locations, etc., may result in attendees missing events. Errors in judgment regarding photo permissions may result in breach of event attendees’ privacy. Errors or incorrect decisions can have significant adverse impact on all parties and the Public Humanities Hub’s reputation.
Supervision Received
The Communications Assistant reports directly to the Arts Research Centres Administrator, and works closely with the Public Humanities Hub Director and Senior Program Assistant.
Supervision Given
This role does not involve a supervisory component.
Minimum Qualifications
High School graduation, plus two years of post-secondary education, plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications