ICSN Publicist Director (Spring 2023)

Service Description: The International & Canadian Student Network is a WUSA student-run service on campus. If you’re seeking to have a great experience at uWaterloo beyond academics and beyond borders, then this is the service for you! We aim to make all local, international and exchange students feel welcome here at the University and in Waterloo. Throughout each term we will be creating fun opportunities for you to make meaningful connections with people from around the world!

Benefits of Volunteering with ICSN:  
– Volunteers are able to work with people of diverse culture
– It is an opportunity to materialize ideas in weekly events
– There is a volunteer appreciation event at the end of term

Department: Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) Student-Run Service
Reports to: Coordinators – ICSN
Effective date: May 2023

Responsibilities

– Marketing and Communications across campus for ICSN initiatives, events and engagement with students.
– Liaising with the WUSA Marketing department for design work, creation of posters, booking the poster run, and requesting any other general marketing material.
– Largely responsible for the proofreading of WUSA Marketing work to ensure the correct information is provided.
– Working with other UWaterloo departments/services/clubs to communicate information to our target audience (Includes Waterloo International, IPC, etc.).
– Drafting all public communications to the email list regarding events, surveys or initiatives.
– Drafting submissions for all residence life or international newsletters on campus
– Drafts Social Media Strategic Plan alongside the WUSA Marketing department
– Proofreading all communications for the ICSN executive team
– Ensures any required documentation and requests made are directed to WUSA
– Marketing in a timely manner prior to promotional campaigning on social media platforms

Requirements and assets for an executive: 

– Time commitment of 7-15 hrs/week
– Reliability
– Excellent organization and time-management skills
– Being an open-minded self-starter
– Able to interact professionally with WUSA and the University administration
– Enjoy working in a team environment, willing to share creative ideas
– Strong enthusiasm towards promoting cultural diversity in uWaterloo community
– Willing to be frequently engaged on social media platforms (ie. Facebook page, Instagram)
– Have good internet connection/ access to a social media account – High commitment to mandatory weekly reportings and required paperwork at meetings
– May be required to be available on-campus for in-person office hours