About the role#
As a Student Assistant, you will assist the College Relations team with digital storytelling and promotional activities. You will help capture the student experience at Okanagan College, showcasing our values through various digital formats. This position involves working under the supervision of the Digital Marketing Specialist to promote the campus community.
What you'll do#
- Produce photos, videos, stories, reels, and posts that capture campus life.
- Manage and grow our presence on social media platforms.
- Develop strategies to increase engagement and connect with current and prospective students.
- Maintain a content calendar that aligns with key college events and campaigns.
- Collaborate with the College Relations team to ensure messaging consistency.
- Attend campus events to gather content and identify student success stories.
- Engage with students, faculty, and alumni to build authentic content.
- Act as a representative for the student body.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary program at Okanagan College.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in content creation, including photography and videography.
- Familiarity with social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
- Ability to create shareable content tailored to different audiences.
- Strong time and project management abilities.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently or in a team.
- Comfort being on camera and interviewing members of the college community.
- Basic knowledge of digital editing tools such as Canva or CapCut is an asset.
- Prior work experience is an asset.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Kelowna, British Columbia.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a paid, part-time student appointment.
About Okanagan College
Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution founded in 1963. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, the college operates multiple campuses across the Okanagan, Shuswap, and Similkameen valleys. It serves over 17,000 learners annually through a range of programs including trades, business, health, and engineering. The organization employs over 1,000 staff members.
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