Communications And Engagement Assistant

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a positive impact on our campus and community? We are seeking enthusiastic and sociable students to join our team as Sustainability Student Ambassadors. In this role, you will play a crucial part in promoting sustainability initiatives, engaging with fellow students and driving a culture of ?making change together? at King?s. 

This position is for a two-week period during Welcome to King?s (9-20 September 2024). Tasks include leading King?s Climate & Sustainability?s presence at Welcome Hubs and Fairs, assisting with events and presenting KCS at faculty inductions.  

Required availability for dates:  

Training scheduled for 3 September 11am-2pm (in person) 

Requirement to be available in person during Welcome to King?s (9-20 September, main activities 16-20 September)  

Flexible hours (minimum commitment 7 hours) 

Key responsibilities: 

Promotion and advocacy: Act as a representative of the university?s sustainability initiatives. Promote awareness and participation in sustainability programmes, events and campaigns through various channels, including welcome hubs, campus events and peer-to-peer interactions. 

Event coordination (e.g. climate cafe): Assist in planning, organising and executing sustainability-related events, workshops and campaigns. Ensure these events run smoothly and effectively engage the student body. 

Collaboration: Work closely with the KCS team and other relevant groups to amplify the impact of sustainability initiatives. 

Communication: Utilise excellent communication skills to increase engagement with KCS. Develop and distribute promotional materials. 

Feedback and reporting: Track attendance and collect and report feedback from students.  

Benefits: 

Gain valuable experience in sustainability advocacy. 

Develop leadership and communication skills. 

Network with like-minded peers, faculty and sustainability professionals. 

Make a meaningful impact on your campus and community. 

Currently enrolled as a student at King?s. 

In good academic standing. 

Previous experience in sustainability efforts or related extracurricular activities is preferred but not required. 

Sociable and outgoing: Must be friendly, approachable, and capable of engaging with a diverse student population. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships and promoting sustainability initiatives. 

Effective communication skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, especially verbally. Experience in public speaking is a plus. 

Passion for sustainability: A genuine interest in environmental issues and a commitment to promoting sustainable practices. Previous involvement in sustainability initiatives or related coursework is highly desirable. 

Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Strong organisational and time-management skills are necessary for coordinating events and activities. 

Team player: Willingness to collaborate with others and contribute to a positive team environment. Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed. 

* This job advert has been extended and the pay rate has been increased to 1h. If you have already submitted a testimonial in a previous task, please do get in touch we we will ensure get paid accordingly - we will usually just ask for 2-3 more lines to process pay for extra 30 minutes. No cover letter required.

Please read the guidance below carefully.

We would like you to submit a short testimonial about studying your course at King’s. Your testimonial will include written content and a picture.

Please see the information below.

Written content:

• Ideally between 150-250 words.


• Content: think about the information that was relevant to you whilst doing your university/course research as a prospective student. Suggested topics include (but are not limited to): teaching style/learning, facilities, course-specifics (modules, projects, field trips), studying at King’s and opportunities available to King’s students. Please focus on telling us about your experience! We suggest that you divide your testimonial into 2 paragraphs: one more specific about studying your course, and another focused on studying at the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy/or at King's. 


• Keep it simple: Relatable content and accessible language work best.


• We want you to be honest about your experience and would like to hear about what has been positive in your journey at King’s so far.

Picture:

• High-quality/resolution profile picture (headshot).


• Neutral background and good lighting.


• Avoid branded clothing/logos.

You will be paid 1h for this task. 

To be paid for this task, you must fill out this consent form Consent form for communications & marketing activities in SSPP (v2) (office.com)

In the activity field, you can mention ‘testimonial’ + your course. Please submit your testimonial in a word document + a picture (separately) to gabriel.berwanger@kcl.ac.uk. To be paid for your task, please accept/apply for this job advert so that you can be offered a timesheet.

Please note that this task is applicable to ambassadors from the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy only.

Any questions please feel free to reach out to gabriel.berwanger@kcl.ac.uk.

Many thanks for your help!

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No cover letter requierd. Please just apply for the role if you are interested.

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