Social Media Coordinator (Student Assistant)

RESOLVE Saskatchewan is part of RESOLVE, a prairie-based research network that coordinates and supports research aimed at ending violence, especially gender-based violence. RESOLVE creates partnerships among service agencies, government departments, and universities across the prairie provinces. RESOLVE SK is led by Dr. Jorden Cummings, who is a Professor in the Department of Psychology & Health Studies. Dr. Cummings also leads the Stress & Wellness Research Lab (SWeRL).

PICASSO Research Cluster is a newly formed research group that studies the coordination and alignment of both self and society.

Position

RESOLVE SK, SWeRL, and the PICASSO Research Cluster are seeking an individual to monitor, maintain, and create the social media posts of both groups (X, Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, etc.).

In the appointment of a Student Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:

Your general location of work will be negotiable and can be remote. Some in-office attendance will be required.  You will report to RESOLVE SK’s Research Engineer and Dr. Jorden Cummings.

Required Number of Hours: 3-5 hours/week.

Duration of Employment: February 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)

• Experience creating content and maintaining the social media of an organization.
• Must be able to follow the guidelines and principles of the organizations.
• Undergraduate or graduate student.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be a self-starter.
• Proficiency in Canva, Photoshop/Gimp, Illustrator or other content creation software.

• Professional and collaborative interpersonal skills, including effectively building relationships with stakeholders.
• Work effectively with research teams and the community.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: 1-page cover letter outlining skills and a few examples of your social media and/or design work, curriculum vitae, names of two references who can speak to your research skills and experience.

Send your application materials to [email protected] no later than January 29th, 2024.

Inquiries about this position can be directed to [email protected] .

Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC.

Department: Psychology
Status: Casual
Employment Group: Graduate Students – PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 1/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/29/2024
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask’s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

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