Referendum Coordinator

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.

Position title:              Referendum Coordinator

Reports to:                 Strategy and Governance Lead

Supervises:                Referendum Campaign Team Volunteers

Employee Status:      Term, Appointed

Term:                          January 1 – March 7, 2025 (with potential for extension)

Hours per week:        10 hours per week from January 1 to January 31; 20 hours per week from February 1 to March 7

Compensation:          $18.00 per hour

Position Purpose
 

The Referendum Coordinator is responsible for organizing and executing a successful “Yes” campaign for the AMS Council. This means creating a strong outreach strategy that will push students to vote in favour of referendums that the AMS Council wants to pass. In addition, the Referendum Coordinator will be responsible for managing a team of volunteers that will assist with running the on-the-ground campaign work.

This position is best suited to a candidate with significant self-motivation, an interest in campaigning and outreach, and a go-getter attitude that is willing to approach anyone. This candidate will work closely with the Executives and the Communications & Marketing department in crafting a campaign that students will feel excited about voting for.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create an effective and attractive “Yes” campaign in tandem with the Communications & Marketing department.
• Hire and manage a staff of volunteers who will run events for the campaign.
• Engage with the campus community in conversation about the positive aspects of the referendum.
• Ensure distribution of lawn signs and other promotional materials.
• Develop and executive a social media and online presence.
• Create events and promotions to encourage students to vote.
• Do announcements in classrooms and other settings to encourage students to vote.
• Coordinate and attend meetings between the AMS Council, the Executive, and members of the UBC Community.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges
• Cannot be a candidate in the General Election
• Must not hold any other elected, staff, or appointed position in the AMS.
• Interest in promotions, marketing, and campaigns.
• An exciting and motivated attitude, and a willingness to talk to anyone within the UBC Community.

TO APPLY
 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter.

Application deadline: 11:59pm December 19, 2024. 

At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best.

We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.