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Description

**This position is only being offered to current students at the University of Regina**

The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) is a student-run, student-funded non-profit organization dedicated to community-based research, education, action and awareness in the public interest.  

Responsibilities:
Participate in regular board meetings and committee meetings, by participating in the consensus decision making process, providing all relevant information to the board, and following up with board and staff to ensure the timely completion of tasks.
Event coordination: Organize, plan, promote, recruit and carry out all aspects of RPIRGs events, including AGMs, elections, conferences and campaigns.
Community relations/networking: Establish contacts and maintain communication with students, campus groups, U of R faculty, and community groups for the purpose of outreach and community awareness.
Marketing to raise awareness of RPIRG student opportunities and events, including producing a monthly newsletter, creating and ordering PR materials, and updating web content.
Work with board and staff to allocate funds for student-led working groups and projects.  
Volunteer coordination: recruitment, retention and management of volunteers.
Facilitating, ordering, and organizing the alternative library resources.  
Requirements:
Knowledge of:
Public interest issues relevant to students and/or the community of Regina
Volunteer management, recruitment and retention
Event coordinating and management
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with an ability to work unsupervised
Demonstrated leadership ability
Computer skills (internet, word processing, spreadsheets, graphic design)
Interest in and willingness to work in a leadership role with student volunteers
Hours of Work: 20.0 hours/week. Hours are flexible.