VOLUNTEER POSITION(S)
Religious Studies DSC Members (positions below).

The Religious Studies Student Council serves as the representative body for students within the department, aiming to foster an inclusive, academically enriching, and community-driven environment. Each member collaborates to promote the department's events, initiatives, and student engagement. Members work together to enhance student life through marketing, event planning, advocacy, and equity-driven initiatives.

Applications will remain open until Thursday, October 3rd at 4PM, 2024.

Expected Time Commitment and Remuneration

8-month term from October 2024 to April 30th, 2025. If this position is subject to an honorarium, payouts will be in accordance with the Human Resources Honoraria Policy Grid 9.05.02 which can be accessed here: https://static1.squarespace.co...

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc.

Roles and Responsibilities

Marketing Director

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote department events, initiatives, and opportunities.
• Manage the department’s social media presence, ensuring consistent communication with students.

Events Director

• Plan, organize, and oversee all department-related events, including academic and social gatherings.
• Coordinate logistics for events, including venue bookings, catering, and event promotion.

EDI+I Director (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization)

• Promote and implement strategies for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the department.
• Lead initiatives that support marginalized and underrepresented groups in the department.

First Year Representative

• Represent the interests and concerns of first-year students, acting as their voice within the council.
• Help with first-year engagement by organizing specific events and creating opportunities for integration into the department.

Second Year Representative

• Advocate for second-year students’ needs and contribute ideas to improve their academic experience.
• Assist in planning events that encourage second-year student participation and engagement.

Third Year Representative

• Represent third-year students and ensure their voices are heard in council decisions.
• Support upper-year students by helping organize career talks, internships, or professional development events.

Fourth Year Representative

• Act as a liaison for fourth-year students, focusing on academic support and graduation preparation.
• Help organize events related to post-graduate planning, such as networking sessions or graduate school workshops.

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the Religious Studies Department Student Council Co-Presidents, Sam Ross (20sjr3 @queensu.ca), Sascha Kaplan (20ssk8 @queensu.ca), or Owen Miaskowski, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.