Summary
The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) is seeking a creative and adaptable Events & Engagement Coordinator. Reporting to the Events & Engagement Manager, this role enhances the student experience by providing vibrant, real-time connections through social media, creative event coordination, and direct outreach.This is a multifaceted role for a storyteller and organizer who focuses on the experience, quality, and character of SAMRU’s interactions with its members.
Description
Job Opportunity: Events & Engagement Coordinator
The Students’ Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) is seeking a creative and adaptable Events & Engagement Coordinator. Reporting to the Events & Engagement Manager, this role enhances the student experience by providing vibrant, real-time connections through social media, creative event coordination, and direct outreach.
This is a multifaceted role for a storyteller and organizer who focuses on the experience, quality, and character of SAMRU’s interactions with its members.
Key Responsibilities
Events Development & Implementation:
- Contribute to creative ideation and theme development for all departmental events to ensure vibrant content.
- Draft event scripts, hosting elements, and speaking notes to maintain a consistent SAMRU presence.
- Adhere to project budgets and strategically source resources like decor and supplies.
- Support events set up and tear down while meeting established project timelines.
Social Media Engagement:
- Draft and maintain the master SAMRU social media content calendar.
- Generate, edit, and publish frequent content including stories, reels, and posts to build meaningful connections.
- Monitor and moderate all platforms in real-time to foster a service-focused community.
- Maintain awareness of digital trends and student audience tastes to ensure content is “on-trend” and relevant.
- Coordinate content flow by liaising with internal SAMRU clients and curating outside sources.
- Apply the SAMRU style guide to ensure brand consistency across all digital illustrations and text.
Student Outreach & Supervision:
- Supervise and develop part-time, seasonal SAMRU Ambassadors through coaching and experiential growth opportunities.
- Oversee staff schedules, work plans, and payroll requirements as directed.
- Maintain a service-focused atmosphere for events and outreach, resolving customer issues and investigations.
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of waged staff.
What You Bring
- A post-secondary credential in a related field (e.g. Communications, Marketing, Event Management)
- Experience in social media content creation (Reels, Stories, and Posts) and community moderation.
- Proven experience in event coordination.
- Supervisory experience.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for branding and style guides.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to think quickly and provide clear, professional responses.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team while exercising judgement and initiative.
Why Work at SAMRU?
- Work in a vibrant, student-focused environment at the centre of campus life.
- Join a values-driven organization committed to student success, equity, and community.
- Competitive salary starting at $49,500 per year with comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- 35-hour work week, flexible scheduling, and the accumulation and use of flex time.
- 15 days vacation and additional paid days off in December.
- For more information about our organization please visit samru.ca.
How to Apply
- Submit your résumé and cover letter in PDF format to hr@samru.ca with the subject line Events & Engagement Coordinator Application.
- Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled.
- No telephone inquiries please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
