Communications & Marketing Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand UCSA Full time

Communications and Marketing Team, Student Engagement

Te Rōpū Ākonga o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Student Association (UCSA)
- Full time
- Permanent

**The Opportunity**

Looking for more fun and variety in your next career move? The UCSA has the answer with our new Communications & Marketing Coordinator role.

From promoting wellbeing expos one day, to slick corporate catering the next, this new position will work across our teams, connecting us with our stakeholders and promoting our services. This includes charitable work supporting students at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) picturesque Ilam campus, and our mahi in the community where the UCSA owns and operates (award-winning) commercial businesses.

Day to day, you will be assisting in the delivery of the annual communications plan to students, engaging them and raising their awareness of our services (events, clubs, advocacy, representation, and welfare). You will also work on exciting campaigns to support our commercial projects and reach new clients. These include cosy cafés, The Foundry bar, equipment hire, venue hire, two early learning centres for children, and a stake in the UC bookshop. The UCSA is also a proud provider for Ka Ora, Ka Ako | Healthy School Lunches.

**About You**

We are looking for an all-rounder to join the team: a creative communications and/or marketing wiz who can write and strategize for different audiences and platforms.

To be successful in the role, you will bring a sense of fun, energy, and creativity to the UCSA. You will also have great attention to detail. Due to the nature of the role and the organisation, an affinity for and understanding of students is important.

**Professional attributes**:

- Bachelor’s Degree (NZQA Level 7) or equivalent in Communications, Marketing, or a related field is preferable.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar communications and/or marketing role.

**Personal attributes**:

- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience delivering internal and external communications and marketing plans/campaigns through a range of channels, including online and social.
- Deep understanding of various methods of communication and social media platforms available.
- Friendly and approachable, with a particular empathy for students.
- Honest and reliable.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and work on several projects at once.
- Well-developed organisational and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and manage competing tasks.
- Self-motivated, proactive with excellent time management skills.
- Willingness to work flexible and extended hours if required.
- Attention to detail.

**About UCSA**

Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha

Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)

Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.

Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 220 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including: advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media. We also own a number of commercial entities.

**How to Apply**

Please include your cover letter and resume, and three examples of your writing.



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