Student Helper

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. 

Main purpose:

• To support the Communications and Engagement Officer in achieving CSB comms strategy objectives
• To develop personal goals and gain experience where wanted/ needed

BA

BA in liberal arts

Field researchers will facilitate intercept surveys at various public locations across Belfast (e.g., parks, shopping centres, train stations). This will involve approaching members of the public and asking them to participate in an online interviewer-assisted survey.  

Field researchers will assist participants in completing an online survey that is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. The field researcher will answer any questions that the participant may have and provide assistance when needed. 

Training will be provided to familiarise field researchers with the survey tool, and during data collection a member of the research team will be on-site for supervision. 

It is anticipated that the field researcher will help out with data collection for one day per week (8 hours) during September ? November 2024.

Please provide an up-to-date CV with education and employment history, including any paid and voluntary roles. 

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Essential criteria: 

• Registered student/staff at Queen?s University Belfast. 

Desirable criteria:

• Experience using online survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms).
• Experience conducting field research (e.g., intercept surveys, interviews).
• Experience of taking initiative and solving problems in a working/volunteering environment with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to complete the training required to undertake the role.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours ? this may include on weekends (one day). Some evening work may be required.