Storyteller Intern

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

Term length - May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024.

Hours of works will vary. Approximately 35 hours per week from May 1 - August 31. Approximately 20 hours a week during Academic Year (September - April). Will include some evening and weekend work.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.

Department Summary

The University of Alberta residence life program is centered on a constant process of inclusive community building, and we strive to maintain an environment that supports, emphasizes, and inspires academic learning and personal growth.

Position Summary

The Storyteller Intern role is a member of the Community Life portfolio and is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and execution of social media and other online content for Residence Life programs that will be viewed by prospective students and students who live in our communities.

The Storyteller Intern will be the lead on developing content for the Residence Life Social media pages, setting themes and guides, and developing a content calendar for the school year. They will be the supervisor of the Storytelling team: a team of residence student staff that each work up to 15 hours a month to develop blog articles, generate photographs and graphics, and other social media content.

The Storyteller Intern liaises between the Storytellers, communications team and Residence Life Professional Staff.

This position also plays a key role in other important Residence Services events throughout the year, including recruitment events. The appointed candidate will gain experience in social media management, content creation, team management, editing as well as gaining paraprofessional residence life experience.

* This position is not required to live on campus during the term of employment. If the successful candidate chooses to live in residence, note that all residents are responsible for the associated costs of their community.

Duties

• Works with the Community Life team to develop, manage, and execute a residence life social media plan focused on programming in residence.
• Plans the creation and curation of content in preparation for social media platforms during school year
• Supervise, support and lead team of Storytellers
• Coordinates, attends and chairs Storyteller team meetings with Storytelling team
• Coordinates, attends and leads project planning meetings
• Maintain open communication with and attend regularly scheduled meetings with UAlberta Communications
• Coordinates, attends and leads one-on-one meetings with individual Storytellers
• In conjunction with marketing, oversee the planning and development of social media content related to residence for the official Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages and other social media platforms (as necessary)
• Work with the Residence Services team to plan and involve the Storyteller team with recruitment and retention events throughout the year
• Liaises with Residence Life professional staff, communications and external partners
• Engages in Student and stakeholder communications and response through social media channels
• Edits, provides feedback and approves Storyteller projects for posting
• Coordinates the posting of social media content
• Develops storytelling training materials, content and resources to better serve them in their role
• Conduct various research projects as directed, focused on social media development and best practices in residential student engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time student status at the University of Alberta in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the 2022-23 Fall/Winter semesters
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and ability to demonstrate professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to self-manage, and work independently with low supervision
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, ability to manage projects, and prioritize work effectively
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Technologically savvy; capability with and/or ability to learn social media tools, design tools, and photography equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Residence Life work experience is an asset but not necessary.
• Previous experience living in residence is an asset but not required.
• Ability to write and speak fluently in French is an asset but not necessary
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset but not necessary
• Previous audio/visual, graphic design, photography, writing and/or social media management experience is an asset but not necessary

Expectations in Role

The successful candidate will:

• Care for one’s own health and wellness, and be open to continued learning and development
• Display solid academic performance and maintain full-time student status at the University of Alberta in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Agree to behave according to the expectations listed above, the Community Standards , the Residence Agreement , the House Rules , and the Code of Student Behaviour . Failure to do so will result in the possible termination of the role.
• Not engage in any behavior or activity while living in residence that damages the reputation of the residence community, Residence Services or the University of Alberta.
• Be available for dates of employment, including Residence Orientation, move-in/move-out events, attending training sessions, and reading weeks.
• Abstain from student teaching or participating in co-op work terms that take place outside of Edmonton city limits and/or that reduce availability for responsibilities.
• Displays attitudes and behaviors consistent with those of a positive role model for the community, and displays attitudes and behaviors that are equitable and fair towards other community members.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.