SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MASSIE Residence Assistant

Summer 2018 MASSIE Program

The MASSIE program is now accepting applications for Summer Residence Assistants! We are looking to fill two positions for the Summer 2018 MASSIE program. One position is a Head Residence Assistant. The other is a Residence Assistant + Activities Coordinator.

The MASSIE Residence Assistant (RA)plays an important role in the MASSIE program by serving as a friend and advisor to students in the Summer MASSIE program. As a MASSIE RA you will live in a single room in residence and you will have a section with 8 Japanese university students that you will be primarily responsible for. You also play an important role in promoting the aims and objectives of the MASSIE program and ensuring that residence policies and university rules are followed at all times.

Given the nature of the Residence Assistant position, a successful applicant will ideally* have the following skills, experience, and general qualifications:

  • A broad understanding of other cultures, values and countries;
  • First-hand experience with the MASSIE Program, ideally as a conversation partner and/or residence host,
  • A friendly disposition and approachable demeanor
  • Good knowledge of the region, Sackville, New Brunswick and major tourist destinations in Atlantic Canada
  • A flexible schedule for the summer that allows you to be available during MASSIE Orientation (May 1-3) and at least one evening during the weekends for RA duty. **

* The International Centre recognizes that not all applicants will have all the desired skills and experience. Preference will be given to those applicants whose skills and experience best match the needs and requirements of the position.
**Note that the MASSIE program encourages applicants to have plans to stay in Sackville for other reasons including taking Spring session courses, working either part-time or full-time in Sackville or doing Summer Research.

Compensation and pay for MASSIE Residence Assistants is as follows:

  • Complimentary single-room residence accommodation for the summer
  • Up to a $500 summer food stipend through Dining Services to eat meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with the MASSIE students
  • The Head RA position will receive an $850 stipend following the successful completion of duties
  • The Residence Assistant + Activities Coordinator position will receive a $750 stipend following the successful completion of duties

If you feel that you have the right mix of personality and experience to do well in one of these positions this summer, please submit the online application by Tuesday, March 13th at 4:30pm. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.