Volunteer

Description

Are you interested in developing a background in public relations and social media management, and shaping up for a career in communications? Or maybe you want to try your hand at managing a team, developing unique and engaging content, and propel a fellow student into a leadership role?

For Elections 2022/23, UL Student Life are looking to pair campaign managers with election candidates. It will be up to you and your candidate to craft catchy, engaging campaigns that best represent what change and vibrance you wish to bring to the UL Student Body community.

For more information, contact the Leadership & Representation office in UL Student Life! Email Siobhan.Wilmott@ul.ie or Jasmine.Ryan@ul.ie

Is training provided?: Yes

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

• Plan, coordinate, implement and oversee an election campaign

• Draft and design content for social media

• To assist the candidate in motivating voters

• Manage campaign budgets

• Adhere to Election Regulations Board guidelines in the creation and dissemination of all campaign content

• Attend an Election Regulations Board meeting with the candidate on Friday, 3rd March 2023 at 1:00pm

• Understand and uphold codes of conduct as set out in UL Student Life Constitution Bye-laws

Skills required for this role:

• Possess excellent communication skills, both spoken and written

• High attention to detail

• Excellent at using social media

• Great organization skills

• Knowledge of UL campus and issues impacting students

• Flexible and adaptable

• Project management

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Ad-hoc

Minimum time commitment per week:
5 hour p/week