Communications Assistant (Work Study) - Student Work Study job opportunities open to full-time Fanshawe College students who qualify for the Work Study Bursary program.
This opportunity is supported through The Work Study Employment Program, which is designed to provide work opportunities to Fanshawe College full-time post-secondary or post diploma students with a demonstrated financial need.
Eligible Students
•Students at Fanshawe College must be a full-time registered student, and meet financial needs assessment criteria
*International Student must have a valid Work permit.
•Must be in good academic standing according to program requirements.
https://bursaries.fanshawec.ca
Successful candidates may be asked to apply to the Work Study Employment Program. The Work Study Employment Program will help Fanshawe Student Union financially to employ students over the summer, fall, and winter term.
Contract - Temporary Part-Time (September 2025 - April 2026)
Up to 20 hours of work per week
Summary
The Communications Assistant (Work Study) supports the Fanshawe Student Union’s (FSU) communication and marketing efforts by helping to create engaging content, support media relations, and maintain consistent messaging across platforms. This role is ideal for a student with strong writing skills and an interest in digital media, branding, and public communications.
This is a Work Study position open to full-time Fanshawe College students approved for the Work Study program.
Job Duties
Draft internal announcements, promotional materials, and event communications.
Create content for social media, newsletters, posters, and website updates.
Support brand consistency across all communication channels.
Collaborate on social media campaigns and monitor engagement trends.
Assist with speech writing, presentation notes, and talking points.
Support media relations tasks such as press release drafting and media list preparation.
Participate in campus promotions and student engagement initiatives.
Track engagement metrics and assist with reporting.
Maintain communication archives and digital assets.
Provide general administrative support to the Student Engagement team.
Perform other duties as assigned based on communication needs and student interests.
Requirements
Must be a full-time Fanshawe College student approved for the Work Study program.
Enrolled in Communications, Marketing, or a related program preferred.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of social media platforms and content creation.
Interest in media relations, branding, and public communications.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
Applicants are encouraged to check out the Leadership modules on the FSU website to learn more about the FSU
