FSU Communications & Engagement Assistant (Work Study) - Student Work Study job opportunities open to full-time Fanshawe College students who qualify for the Work Study Bursary program.
This opportunity is supported through The Work Study Employment Program, which is designed to provide work opportunities to Fanshawe College full-time post-secondary or post diploma students with a demonstrated financial need.
Eligible Students
- Students at Fanshawe College must be a full-time registered student, and meet financial needs assessment criteria
- International Student must have a valid Work permit.
- Must be in good academic standing according to program requirements.
https://bursaries.fanshawec.ca (https://bursaries.fanshawec.ca/)
Successful candidates may be asked to apply to the Work Study Employment Program. The Work Study Employment Program will help Fanshawe Student Union financially to employ students over the summer, fall, and winter term.
Contract - Temporary Part-Time (September 2026 - April 2027)
Up to 20 hours of work per week
Summary
The FSU Communications & Engagement Assistant (Work Study) supports the Fanshawe Student Union’s (FSU) communication, outreach and marketing efforts. Under the guidance of the Communications Coordinator, this position will help create digital and traditional communications, develop compelling content, and assist with speech writing, media relations, and branding. This role ensures consistent messaging across internal and external platforms while engaging the student community.
This is a Work Study position open to full-time Fanshawe College students approved for the Work Study program.
Job Duties
Content Creation & Brand Support
- Assist in drafting internal announcements, promotional materials, and event communications.
- Help create engaging digital and traditional content, including social media posts, website updates, newsletters, and posters.
- Support the FSU in maintaining brand consistency across all communication channels.
Social Media & Digital Communications
- Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to develop creative and engaging social media content.
- Monitor trends and student engagement to suggest new content ideas.
- Ensure digital content adheres to accessibility standards and best practices.
Speech Writing & Media Relations Support
- Assist in drafting speeches, presentation notes, and talking points for FSU representatives.
- Help with basic media relations tasks, such as drafting press releases or preparing media lists.
- Support event promotion and assist with on-site communications coverage.
Campus Engagement & Promotions
- Assist with promotional activities, including distributing materials and engaging students.
- Participate in on-campus initiatives to enhance student awareness of FSU services and events.
- Work with the team to brainstorm and implement creative campaigns.
Reporting & Administrative Support
- Track engagement metrics and compile basic reports on communication initiatives as requested.
- Help maintain communication archives and digital asset organization.
- Provide general administrative support for the Student Engagement team.
Requirements
- Must be a full-time Fanshawe College student (preference for those in Marketing, Communications, or related programs).
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of social media platforms and content creation.
- Interest in media relations, branding, and public communications.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
*Applicants are encouraged to check out the Leadership modules (https://www.fsu.ca/leadership) on the FSU website to learn more about the FSU*
Required
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Interest in media relations, branding, and public communications.
Preferred
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Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
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Basic understanding of social media platforms and content creation.
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Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Required
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High School Diploma or better
Preferred
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Some college or better in Marketing or related field
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Some college or better in Communication or related field
Preferred
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Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Preferred
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
