sife fall 2012 recruitment catalog

FALL 2012

RECRUITMENT CATALOG

Deadline: Saturday, September 29th at 11:59pm

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WHAT IS SIFE? SIFE brings together a diverse network of university

students, academic professionals and industry leaders

around the shared mission of creating a better, more

sustainable world through the positive power of

business. By contributing their talents to projects that

improve the lives of people worldwide, SIFE

participants are demonstrating that individuals with a

knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful

force for change.

OUR MISSION Students develop leadership through

entrepreneurship and community service with

guidance from faculty advisors and members of the

business community. Students can work on a variety

of projects helping entrepreneurs, non-profits,

businesses and/or government.

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HOW TO APPLY Step 1: Look through this recruitment catalog

Step 2: Choose the position(s) you are interested in

Step 3: Complete this application form and send your

resume to [email protected] by Saturday,

September 29th at midnight

* Should you encounter any questions, please do not hesitate

to contact Joyce Chan at [email protected]

* Information about projects can be found on our website, or

on the info session PowerPoint.

https://docs.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGMyNE52UkxHRG5mS0RIZVVDQWFocFE6MQ

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EXECUTIVE POSITIONS VP Public Relations

Position description:

Accountable for internal and external liaisons

Developing and implementing ways to increase brand awareness of SIFE UALBERTA

Responsible for building relationships with industry professionals, faculty and other

potential stakeholders of SIFE UALBERTA.

Responsible for building a positive image for SIFE UALBERTA on and off campus

Responsible for creating a sponsorship package for SIFE

Oversees the responsibilities of the Marketing Director and IT Director

Required attributes/skills:

Strong leadership and communication skills

Confident public speaker

Time organization

Outgoing and personable

Experience with sponsorship or external portfolio

Clear understanding of SIFE operations

Able to work individually or in a team setting

Time Commitment per week: 8-10 hours

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PALE VISTA POSITIONS *Students from all faculties are encouraged to apply.

Marketing Associate (3 positions available) Position Description:

Marketing associates are the backbone of Pale Vista

Work on research projects as needed

Manage tasks given to us by various charity organizations

Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders

Attend and be prepared to work during various charity events

Be able to work independently as well as in a team-setting


Be able to give and take direction and criticism

The ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at once

Excellent research skills may be required

Well-developed communication skills

Good public speaking skills preferred, but not required

Time Commitment per week: 1-5 hours (More time commitment closer to event days)

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Volunteer Coordinator

Position Description:

Oversees volunteers at events

Organize and schedule volunteer staff as needed

Work on site with stakeholders to optimize labour force

Organize schedules and event details

Give criticism as needed



Strong leadership skills

Must be able to attend events as scheduled


Be comfortable with public speaking and large crowds

Able to adapt easily to changing environments

Be open minded

Time Commitment per week: 1-5 hours (More time commitment closer to event days)

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External Associate


Responsible for building relations between Pale Vista (or SIFE) and various not for

profit organizations

May need to research organizations and their industries

Create and help brand Pale Vista’s image

Communicate effectively with stakeholders and clients

Act as a liaison between Pale Vista and external organizations

Assist in Maintain Pale Vista’s website and ensuring social media is up to date



Strong communication (personal or electronic) and presentation skills

Outgoing and easy to talk to

Able to network effectively

Excellent research skills

Be creative and have an open mindset


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Lead Designer


Oversee Pale Vista’s design team

Work with design team on projects as assigned by clients

Occasionally initiate projects with little direction

May be asked to work on any other tasks that a designer may be asked to do



Strong leadership skills

The ability to work exceptionally well in a team environment

Well organized

The ability to multitask

A creative and open mindset

Time Commitment per week: 1-5 hours (more time commitment as events approach)

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Designer


Work in a team on various projects as assigned by clients

Create promotional products (videos, posters, t-shirts, etc)

Collaborate with clients to design Marketing material

Use computer programs to effectively create usable material

Website maintenance or editing may be required


Be able to work in a variety of mediums

Able to work effectively in a team environment

Knowledge of photo/video software is an asset (eg. Photoshop, etc.)

The ability to meet deadlines

A creative and open mindset



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HEALING CAMP POSITIONS

Project Manager


• Oversees all operation of the Healing Camp Project. • Working with VP Projects to create an overall vision for “Healing Camp.” • Setting up meetings to discuss ideas and delegate tasks to designated team leaders

and their members • Reporting to VP Projects on bi-weekly basis to keep an update on progress of the

project. • Accountable for a main liaison between Healing Camp project and

sponsors/external parties. • Responsible for ensuring that deadlines and milestones are being met.




Excellent time management


Clear understanding and vision for Healing Camp



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Design Team Leader


Lead and delegate tasks to Design Team Members

Create deadlines and milestones to team members

Report to project manager on progress of Design Team

Research and design a blueprint/architecture of the Camp facilities



Excellent time management to meet strict deadlines


Exceptional computer knowledge

Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks etc..)


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Design Team Member (3)


Research and design a blueprint/architecture of the Camp facility.


Excellent time management to meet strict deadlines


Exceptional computer knowledge

Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks etc..) is strong asset.

Commitment per week: 4-5 hours

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External Team Leader


Lead and delegate tasks to External Team Members


Report to project manager on progress of External Team

Accountable for external liaisons between Healing Camp and External parties.

Responsible for building relationships with industry professionals, faculty and other

potential stakeholders of SIFEUALBERTA and HEALING CAMP.

Developing and implementing ways to increase brand awareness of Healing Camp in

Edmonton.

Researching and listing potential sponsors for Healing Camp Project






Clear understanding of Healing Camp operations



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External Team Member (2)


Accountable for external liaisons between Healing Camp and External parties.

Assist External Team Leader in building relationships with industry professionals,

faculty and other potential stakeholders of SIFEUALBERTA and HEALING CAMP.

Assist External Team Leader in developing and implementing ways to increase

brand awareness of Healing Camp in Edmonton.




Clear understanding of Healing Camp operations



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Program Development Team Leader


Lead and delegate tasks to Program Development Team Members


Report to project manager on progress of Program Develop Development Team

Responsible for creating various programs available inside Healing Camp (e.g. Job

search program, Drug rehabilitation program, empowerment program.)

Responsible for creating various events available to Healing Camp residences (e.g.

Bingo night, Halloween party, movie night etc..)

Responsible for researching various programs already offered in Edmonton for the

homeless and how these can be implemented and be improved in Healing Camp

facilities.








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Program Development Team Member (3)


Responsible for creating various programs available inside Healing Camp

Responsible for creating various events available to Healing Camp residences

Responsible for researching various programs already offered in Edmonton for the

homeless and how they can be implemented and improved in Healing Camp

facilities.






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HR Team Leader (1)


Lead and delegate tasks to HR Team Members


Report to project manager on progress of HR Team

Responsible for leading and delegating tasks to HR Team members

Responsible for creating various staffs and personnel involved in Healing Camp

Responsible for creating screening process for potential candidates’ admittance to

Healing Camp.

Develop rules and regulations of the camp facilities.









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HR Team member (2)


Responsible for leading and delegating tasks to HR Team members

Responsible for creating various staffs and personnel involved in Healing Camp

Responsible for creating screening process for potential candidates’ admittance to

Healing Camp.

Develop rules and regulations of the camp facilities.








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Marketing Team Members (3)


Responsible for creating and managing Healing Camp’s social networking websites.

Responsible for collaborating with External team to create promotional materials

for Healing Camp

Responsible for developing marketing strategy to create awareness for Healing

camp

Responsible for creating marketing campaign of Healing Camp to accept donations

from companies and people.


Excellent communication skills


Creative and engaging

Skills in Photoshop, website and graphic design are a definite asset



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GREENSCAPE POSITIONS

Operations Managers (4)

Assist project manager by researching materials such as eco-friendly lawn care

materials, market for lawn care service

Assist project manager by creating budgets for GreenScape start-up cost

Research various facilities and recruit at-risk youth

Market GreenScape brand in local Edmonton

Manage staff and provide landscaping services for Greenscape’s clients.


Excellent communication skills


Creative and engaging

Able to work openly in a team setting

Tolerance for strong personalities

Past experience in Landscaping is a definite asset

Must reside in Edmonton during summer

Time commitment per week: 4-5 hours. This is subject to change during the summer

months, when this project is more active.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY

POSITIONS

Presenter


Promote knowledge and understanding of money matters, primarily matters of

student personal finance

Work with other presenters and project manager to develop a strategy that best

promotes the knowledge of personal finance

Attend and present at scheduled classroom presentations

Required Attributes/Skills:

Strong public speaking skills needed

Able to work individually and in a group setting

Proficient at PowerPoint

Experience in teaching / tutoring is an asset


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FINANCIAL LITERACY

POSITIONS

Researcher


Assist project manager and presenters by researching material such as behavioral

finance, personal finance and economics.

Work with presenters to develop a strategic presentation

Required Attributes/Skills:

Able to work individually and in a group setting

Strong work ethic

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Experience in research / market research is an asset


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TRANSITION INTO A NEW

CULTURE POSITIONS

Exchange Students Ambassador

* Exchange students are strongly encouraged to apply


Work with project manager and other team mates to engage exchange students in

various events

Plan and execute various events to welcome and engage international students

Attend all planned events and help wit h the logistics of the events

Responsible for recruitment of volunteers if needed for an event


Enthusiastic and outgoing

Organizational and time management skills

Attention to details

Able to work individually or in a team environment

Interest in international affairs and cultures

Time commitment per week: 2-3 hours

sife fall 2012 recruitment catalog

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