Want to get more involved in university life?

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 02:00:00 BST

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are two great opportunities to get more involved, gain experience and earn some extra money while you are studying.  Applications open from Friday 9 September to apply to be a Student Ambassador or a Social Media Rep.

Here’s a taster of what each role involves:

Student Ambassador Scheme

  • Work alongside the Schools and Colleges Liaison team.
  • Promote Higher Education and the University of Huddersfield to young people and share your experiences with prospective students.
  • Why apply?  Enhance CV, gain new skills, work experience, work with a wide range of people, meet new friends and have fun.
  • What’s involved? Open Days, Applicant Visit Days, on-campus school visits, campus tours and student panels.
  • Other information: the work is designed to fit around your studies, you work when you can and earn approximately £8.47 per hour. 

Here’s what one of our student ambassador’s had to say:

“Being lucky enough to have been selected as a student ambassador has enabled me to participate in a range of activities that have given me a wealth of skills and as a result, I have seen my confidence grow. It is an experience to remember!”

 Important Information:

  • Application process opens: Friday 9 September 2016
  • Application process closes: midnight on Sunday 2 October 2016
  • Selection Day and Training follows the application process
  • Instructions on how to apply are available here: Student Ambassador Scheme

Social Media Representative Scheme

  • Work alongside the Marketing team.
  • Share University life from a student’s perspective through photography, quick films, blogs, vlogs and fun apps.
  • Why apply? You will learn new PR and social media marketing skills, get involved in University events, meet new people, enhance your CV and get paid.
  • What’s involved? Blogging, social media, filming and photography.
  • Other information: you can work up to four hours per week, designed to fit around your studies and will earn approximately £8.25 per hour.

Here’s what one of our Social Media Reps had to say:

“The scheme has been one of my proudest achievements at University. It has helped me to get jobs, been a talking point in interviews and something which I have enjoyed doing tremendously!”

Important Information:

  • Application process opens: Friday 9 September 2016
  • Application process closes: midnight on Sunday 2 October 2016
  • Interview and Training follows the application process
  • Instructions on how to apply are available here: Social Media Rep Scheme

You could be creating content for these social media channels:

 So now you have all the details, what you are you waiting for?

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