WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE OF CANADA Employment opportunity Internal/external posting INTERN - CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT (CE) – WESTERN CANADA AND THE PRAIRIES Position Location: Western Canada and the Prairies Reports to: Manager, Campus Engagement and Student Refugee Program Contract term: Mid-August 2015 - April 2016 Compensation/ level: Starting salary range at $16/hour, 35 hours per week (includes 6% vacation pay) Position Title: BACKGROUND: World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to foster human development and global understanding through education and training. We are professionals, students, volunteers, faculty, and community leaders working together to find solutions and provide opportunities to the world’s most marginalized people. A central component of WUSC’s strategic plan is continued delivery and expansion of our programming on Canadian campuses with increased focus on the Student Refugee Program and initiatives that underscore our unique relationship with the Canadian post-secondary community, and contribute to the internationalization of Canadian campuses. Active on more than 75 college and university campuses, WUSC’s student-run Local Committees (LC) make up the largest network of student groups of its kind in Canada who share a common belief – that education changes the world. The Local Committees promote and support WUSC’s campus initiatives, including the Student Refugee Program, Uniterra Program, amongst others, through education, public engagement and volunteering. Student Refugee Program (SRP): The SRP provides student refugees living in countries of asylum an opportunity to pursue their education at Canadian post-secondary institutions. These refugees come to Canada as permanent residents. Each year, approximately eighty-five candidates are accepted under the program and supported by WUSC Local Committees involved with SRP. Local Committees are made up of faculty/staff and students at post-secondary institutions across Canada and provide financial, emotional and moral support to the refugee students for a minimum period of 12 months. Uniterra Program: Uniterra is an international voluntary cooperation and development program which aims to strengthen organizations and networks through the exchange of expertise and knowledge. Jointly implemented by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) and World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Uniterra contributes to improving the socioeconomic conditions of poor and marginalized communities in 14 countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia. . KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Senior Program Staff in the Campus Engagement team in conjunction with the team. Work will include, but not be limited to: 2 Mobilization:  Mobilize WUSC network of Local Committee members in Western Canada and the Prairies  to organize activities, participate in trainings and attend events throughout the academic year;  Promote WUSC and Uniterra campaigns to our network of students in Canada;  Strengthen the capacity of LCs to sponsor refugee students and expand the SRP on their campus, with a strong emphasis on the sustainability of the program;  Support the planning process of the 2015-2016 LC activities to further engage WUSC youth members on global issues;  Help maintain and/or expand WUSC networks on francophone and college campuses; Communication:  Gather and disseminate stories, best practices and lessons learned from LCs on university and college campuses across the country;  Facilitate communication with and between LCs, as well as WUSC Ottawa;  Provide leadership in the dissemination of regional and cross-Canada communications (emails, newsletters, web);  Help maintain a continuous and vibrant social media presence for WUSC Campus Engagement (ie. Facebook, Twitter)  Effectively monitor and record regional LC Public Engagement activities on WUSC databases for reporting purposes;  Promote opportunities to link Canadian Local Committees with Local Committees in Burkina Faso and Ghana;  Participate in weekly meetings with WUSC Ottawa. Education and training th  Participate in the Uniterra Leadership Meeting (Ottawa, August 22-24 ) and the International Forum (Ottawa, January 2016), and facilitate sessions at these events where required;  Coordinate the logistics of one Regional Meeting (including invitations, catering, reimbursement etc.) in their region;  Deliver in-person and online workshops designed to empower LC members;  Develop and disseminate training resources, with a particular focus on distance learning;  Promote and support Uniterra Symposium activities in their region;  Promote Student Without Borders® and Uniterra International Seminar opportunities on campus via the Local Committee network;  Represent WUSC at regional and local events. QUALIFICATIONS:          The successful candidate will be a recent graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution; Former LC members and sponsored students are encouraged to apply. Experience with campaigning and fundraising, working with volunteers and organizing events; An understanding of refugee and newcomer experiences; Proven ability to work as part of a team and under tight deadlines; Knowledge of and interest in WUSC and Uniterra; Strong presentation and facilitation skills; Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and database management skills; Skills in on-line tools, social media, photo editing and desktop publishing will be considered an asset. 3 Competencies  Strong personal initiative, resourcefulness and capacity to work individually;  Excellent organizational and cross-cultural skills;  Ability to motivate others;  Strong communications and writing skills;  Strong problem solving skills;  Willing to work flexible hours (evening and weekends to support volunteer schedules);  Be available to travel within Canada. Language  Fluency in oral and written English;  Fluency in oral and written French is considered a strong asset. WUSC is an equal opportunity employer. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resumé with a covering letter quoting reference number 15/21 to: [email protected] No telephone calls please.