Project Description and Scope:

Introduction

The VSE Career Centre is seeking students that are interested in developing and implementing digital content strategies that will help elevate the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) measures incorporated into the VSE Career Centre’s professional online presence as well as digital communities like LinkedIn.

Students would have the opportunity to

· Create and implement a digital strategy for the VSE Career Centre’s use of a new EDI-focused LinkedIn group, with the intent to engage employers, partners, BIE students, alumni and other stakeholders in EDI initiatives and group discussion

· Engage with online content and LinkedIn group posts as an “EDI Ambassador” to increase community interaction

· Research, propose, and create content suited to various purposes, e.g. to be informative, entertaining, educational, relevant, and utilize LinkedIn Live and LinkedIn Learning[ch1]

· Elevate written pieces on the VSE Career Centre’s professional website through the lens of EDI

· Offer insight into future digital needs of the VSE Career Centre

We’re looking for someone like you if:

· You are passionate about EDI and furthering your personal knowledge in this area

· You are a critical thinker with an ability to analyze and design long-term media strategy

· You are attuned to the needs of different audiences and can tailor content accordingly

· You like working in a team environment and are receptive to feedback

· You are sensitive to the differences between personal and professional media presence

Qualifications:

· Excellent writing and communications skills, particularly the ability to write clearly and professionally

· Intermediate knowledge of LinkedIn preferred

· Able to create content that is brand-consistent on a regular basis

· Excellent time management and organizational skills

linkedin live and linkedin learning [ch1]

- Students will report directly to the VSE Career Centre Director

- Training, guidance, and mentorship will be provided by the Director and the VSE Career Centre Staff