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?
