2014 sept enactus hiring package (draft 3)

2014 HIRING PACKAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT ENACTUS

OUR PROJECTS

COMPETITIONS

CORE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

HOW TO APPLY

AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

FINANCE

INTERNAL

MARKETING

OUR PROJECTS:

SPEND IT RIGHT

BIZKIT

GREEN PURSUIT

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About enactusA community of students, academic, and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.

entrepreneurial

having the perspective to see an opportunity and the talent to create value from that op-portunity

action

the willingness to do something and the commitment to see it through even when the out-come is not guaranteed

us

a group of people who see themselves connected in some important way; individuals that are part of a greater whole

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36 countries

1,600 university teams

66,500 student leaders

7,400,000 hours of impact

invaluable improvement

A community of student, academic, and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.

Our Story

FiFirst founded as ACE (Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship) UBC in 2001, En-actus UBCs purpose has always been the same: to make long-term improve-ments in the community through entrepreneurial action. Together, we believe that by channeling each persons unique talents, passions, and ideas, we can make a much greater impact. With driven members and supporters who collab-orate to provide innovative solutions to some of the worlds most pressing social issues, our club is committed to making a dierence through ourprojects.

Our Mission

To make measurable improvements in the community through the use of en-trepreneurship while helping UBC students become socially responsible busi-ness leaders.

Our Vision

To live in a world filled with accessible opportunity, less disparity, and people who look beyond financial profitability.

Our Values

Curiosity. We continuously question our environment, whether that be from an environmental, economic, or social perspective. We always wonder if we can make something better than before.CouCourage. We are willing to do something dierent in order achieve our goals. We understand the importance of taking risks for the betterment of our society, and we know that there is no better time to take them than now.Change. We crave to see improvements in the community, and are passionate facilitators who help make them happen. We know that together, we can and will make a dierence this year and in future years to come.

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Spend It RightSpend It Right aSpend It Right acts as a platform for high school stu-

dents to explore their interest in business. Last year,

project members delivered interactive workshops to

over 120 students in six schools in the Lower Mainland

in partnership with Fair Trade Vancouver. We provide

the knowledge and skills necessary to design and

create a product that represents the values and be-

liefs of our non-profit partners.

Our ultimate goal is to use social entrepreneurship to make a positive impact and showase

how businesses can enrich lives beyond just generating profits. In this process, we hope to

enhance the learning and lives of everyone involved. To reach this goal, we are operating

three projects and will be launching a fourth project this year.

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Our Projects

BizkitBizkit is a Bizkit is a consulting project that provides lasting

solutions to organizations in need. Last year, the

Bizkit team worked with Strathcona Community

Centre, helping them reduce their costs by $1000 a

month by improving their operational eiciency with-

out cutting any recreational programs. This year, they

are working with The Sharing Farm and Gods Little

AcAcre Farm to make operational improvements and

reduce food waste in the community.

Green PursuitGGreen Pursuit works with a team of UBC chemical and

biological engineers to develop biodiesel from used

cooking oil produced by UBC Food Services. BCom

students manage engagements with clients in the

Greater Vancouver region to maximize the benefits

the biodiesel can provide. We have facilitated the pro-

duction and distribution of 90 litres of biodiesel,

reducing our clients carbon footprints by 165 kg

of CO2.

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Western Regional ExpositionMarch 12-13, 2015The Westin Calgary, Calgary

compete in 3 dierent categories: entrepreneurship, sustainability, and financial literacy

receive feedback from professionals from TD Bank Group, Scotiabank, and Capital One on projects

connect with successful Enactus student entrepreneurs and their businesses

me meet industry leaders, network with major companies, access to exclusive job fairs

present to students from over 20 dierent schools and form long lasting connections with peers

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Every year, Enactus hosts regional and

national expositions in Canada. These

presentation-based competi-

tions allow Enactus stu-

dents across Canada to pres-

ent their projects and gain valuable

feedback from esteemed judges.

Winners of the national competitions

can compete on the international stage in

front of thousands of Enactus students from

around the world. Enactus UBC sends com-

petition teams to these events yearly, and

placed at Regionals in February 2014.

Competitions

7Enactus Canada National ExpositionMay 11-13, 2015Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto

present on overall impact made by teams in 2014-2015

access the Executive Forum and HSBC Womens Leadership Forum

communicate with companies such as KPMG, Enterprise, Walmart, Telus, Tim Hortons, and RBC

gain exposure to 60 Canadian teams and learn from 348 dierent projects

connect with successful industry professionals and student entrepreneurs from across Canada

attend workshops to gain valuable skills and knowledge from business professionals

potential to win and represent Canada on the global stage at the Enactus World Cup

Enactus World CupDate TBA in 2015Johannesburg, South Africa

interact with 1,600 teams from around the world

learn best case practices from 36 national champions

access high quality receptions, panel discussions, speakers, and workshops

experience the diversity and internationalism of Enactus

connect with executives from top local companies sponsoring the competition

meet students, faculty, and professionals in the international Enactus network

understand the dierent types of impact students are making and the power of social entrepreneurship

CORE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

SPONSORSHIPDIRECTOR

INTERNALDIRECTOR

WEBMASTER

BIZKIT

SPEND IT RIGHT

FUNDRAISINGDIRECTOR

ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

NEW PROJECT

GREEN PURSUIT

PRESIDENT

VPFINANCE

VPINTERNAL

VPMARKETING

VPPROJECT

DEVELOPMENT

VPPROJECT

DEVELOPMENT

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

You might notice that we dont have any numbers for our positions available. That is because instead of simply looking for a set number of individuals, we are looking for the right individuals. As long as you are a good fit for our team, then welcome aboard!

Regardless of position, team members will be exposed to all aspects of the organizations operations and be able to contribute to other areas outside of their position.

Resume and Application Form

Complete the application form here: http://tinyurl.com/enactusubc2014 and attach your application along with your 1-page resume as ONE PDF FILE.

Label your application as ProjectORDepartment.FirstName.LastName.pdf, using the project or department of your choice.

Send your application to [email protected] by Friday, September 19 at 11:59 PM with the subject of your email the same as the name of your application.

Projects and Departments

Finance Internal Marketing BK = Bizkit SIR = Spend It Right GP = Green Pursuit

E.g SpendItRight.Sherlock.Holmes.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY

FINANCE

Job description: The Sponsorship Director will be supporting the VP Finance to seek monetary

and in-kind donations from companies for the organization. They will also be responsible for

connecting with company sponsors, maximizing sponsorship donations, and maintaining sponsor

relations.

Time commitment: 10 hours/week

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare exciting and creative proposals to attract sponsors

Contact potential companies and secure sponsorships

Maintain sponsor satisfaction by consistently updating contracted companies

Attend and maintain professionalism in all sponsorship meetings

Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Ability to cold call and communicate eectively to potential company sponsors

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Experience in cold calling and other sponsorship tasks an asset

SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR

Job description: The Fundraising Director will be supporting the VP Finance to plan fundraisers for

the 2014/2015 year. They will play a pivotal role in increasing financial support for the organization

through fundraising initiatives and grant applications.


Key Responsibilities:

Prepare eective fundraising plans and goals for the new year

Execute fundraisers successfully and build support from the community

Play a role in building financial support for the organization as a whole

Find and apply for possible grants

Qualifications:

Experience in fundraising and event planning is an asset

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Eective oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and persuasive ability

FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR

INTERNAL

Job description: The Engagement Director will be supporting the VP Internal and President to build and maintain an alumni network for the organization. The successful candidate will also be

helping the VP Internal and the President with other additional tasks as well.

Time commitment: 5 - 8 hours/week

Key Responsibilities: Contact past Enactus members to engage them with current activities Build and maintain an alumni network Develop a solid foundation for future help with sponsorships, competitions, and support

for projects Regularly update alumni on the organizations progress and bring any feedback back to the

President

Qualifications: Eective oral and written communication skills Ability to work under independently and within a team environment Strong organizational and relationship-building skills Experience with cold calling is an asset

ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

MARKETING

Job description: The Webmaster will be in charge of creating and designing new material, updating the websites content, and improving the websites reach using search engine

optimization (SEO). In addition, the successful candidate will also help the VP Marketing with other tasks.


Key Responsibilities: Create and design visual material to be used on the website Update website content on Wordpress as required by the Enactus UBC team Improve the amount of traic on the website through Google Analytics and SEO tools Manage Enactus UBCs blog page to become an eective media channel

Qualifications: Excellent written communication and organizational skills Creative and have a passion for building great websites Experience with SEO or website design/maintenance an asset Proficiency in creative software such as Adobe Photoshop and skills in web design/coding

is an asset

WEBMASTER

Job description: The Marketing Associate will assist the VP Marketing in creating various promotional material for the organization. They will also be responsible for helping to oversee

various social media channels and act as the photographer during club events.


Key Responsibilities: Create and design visual material for use in marketing campaigns such as posters and

graphics Develop promotional campaigns and contests to engage the community Active in-person participation, i.e. boothing at campus events Liaise with the school or community if needed for marketing activities

Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills Creative and proactive marketer Experience with social media (Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn, Hootsuite) Proficiency in creative software such as Adobe Photoshop and skills in web design/coding

is an asset Experience with photography and/or videography is also an asset

VISUAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

OUR PROJECTS

Job description: The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining an

eective Spend It Right brand through advertising, promotions, and communications to the

public.


Key Responsibilities: Maintain online platforms (Twitter and Wordpress) - ensure all are up-to-date Keep a professional online image by creating and maintaining a user-friendly interface Develop, design, and market all promotional material for Spend It Right initiatives,

including print, web, and video advertisements Work closely with the Project Director to create a detailed marketing plan and timeline to

promote Spend It Right to schools

Qualifications: Outgoing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Critical thinking and problem solving skills Strong creative ability (Photoshop, InDesign, and video editing experience is an asset)

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Job description: The Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for securing monetary and in-kind

sponsorship for the Spend It Right project


Key Responsibilities: Actively seek out monetary or in-kind sponsorship and potential collaboration

opportunities Plan and organize creative fundraising activities Maintain existing relations between sponsors and our project Develop Spend It Rights presence outside of the UBC community

Qualifications: Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to pitch and negotiate Cold calling and previous experience with sponsorship is an asset

SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR

Job description: The Project Associates are responsible for mentoring high school students

throughout the Greater Vancouver area through presentations of business-related topics and

facilitation of workshops during the school year, leading up to a final competition in February.


Key Responsibilities: Engage high school students in a class setting through presentation of business-related

topics and mentorship Facilitate workshops with hands-on activities for students to participate in Attend all meetings, events, and the competition hosted by Spend It Right Organize presentation dates with teachers and students

Qualifications: Enthusiasm for working with high school students in Grades 11 - 12 Ability to work independently and in a team environment Willing to put time and eort into mentoring students Able to travel around Greater Vancouver Past experience in presenting and public speaking is an asset

PROJECT ASSOCIATE

Job description: The Project Associates are responsible for assisting the Project Directors to deliver exponential results and lasting outcomes to non-profit organizations through tailored consultations.


Key Responsibilities: Assist in the planning and implementation of the project Contribute ideas to improve the eiciency of the project Learn and understand the goals of the non-profit organizations Provide feedback and constructive comments to improve the operations of the project and

the non-profit organizations Build and maintain relationships with non-profit organizations through written and verbal

communication and on-site meetings Coordinate and attend biweekly meetings Event planning and execution of internal social activities Be personal, fun, and enthusiastic!

Qualifications: Enthusiastic and passionate about non-profits and the community Problem solving and implementation skills Ability to conduct extensive research Mobility around the Lower Mainland is essential Strong verbal and written communication, excellent time management skills Able to work independently and in a team environment Knowledge in marketing is welcome but not required

PROJECT ASSOCIATE

Job description: The Corporate Relations Manager will have two main responsibilities - to secure grants and sponsorship funding from university services and initiatives as well as companies that

operate in BC, and to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships with firms, research centres, and UBC services for the financial sustainability of the project and our partner organization, the UBC

chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW).


Key Responsibilities: Research potential sponsors and partners Communicate with and meet potential sponsors and partners to identify those which can

create value-added for them and the project Develop strategies that use the local green energy industry landscape to provide maximum

benefit to Green Pursuit Provide updates to the team via email and during regular meetings Assist in various other tasks where necessary

Qualifications: Able to work proactively and think creatively

Exceptional oral and written communication skills Excellent time management

No knowledge of chemical processes is necessary, but a passion for green energy and sustainability

(both environmental and financial) is a definite asset

CORPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER

Job description: The Business Development Manager will be primarily responsible for locating new biodiesel customers, both businesses and individuals. Due to the cost-eective nature of our

biodiesel production, this provides our clients with a lower priced biodiesel option than other biodiesel suppliers can provide. By discovering B2B and B2C client needs, and working with other

Green Pursuit and ESW team members to address them, the BDM will ensure a steadily increasing stream of revenue for the project and a high-quality product.


Key Responsibilities: Locate and connect with potential clients Discover varying client fuel needs Aid in decisions regarding Green Pursuit biodiesels positioning in the market Work with both ESW and Green Pursuit teams to increase product quality and saleability Provide updates to the team via email and during regular meetings Assist in various other tasks where necessary

Qualifications: Ability to work proactively and think creatively Exceptional oral and written communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills No knowledge of chemical processes is necessary, but a passion for green energy and sustainability

(both environmental and financial) is a definite asset

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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