General Information
Job Title: CURL Student Ambassador
Expected Start Date: November 9, 2026
End Date: April 30, 2027
Direct Supervisor: Dr. Rachel Melis
Hours per Week: 5 hours
Rate of pay: $19.00 per hour
Applications are due by 11:59PM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Job Overview
The Centre for Undergraduate Research Learning (CURL) is seeking a part-time student assistant to support CURL events and create engaging video content for CURL’s social media. The successful candidate will be very comfortable appearing on camera and speaking with the public.
Key Responsibilities
- 70% – Fall and Spring CURL Conference Support. These duties include:
- Supporting the CURL Steering Committee with communication with student presenters (individual or group) and organization of slide decks/ presentations/ other conference materials;
- Supporting venue booking and coordination, if necessary;
- In-person support on the day of the conference with set up of CURL materials (banner, booklets, buttons, conference agenda, etc.), technology troubleshooting, catering and transitions between speakers, support of take-down/clean-up following the event
- 30% – Providing support where needed to CURL Steering Committee. Depending on the successful candidate’s capacities and learning interests, as well as on CURL’s workload, this support may include:
- Organizing informative events such as student coffee hours or CURL mixers to promote student awareness of CURL and its resources for students;
- Digital duties, such as creating short-term videos/reels or materials for CURL social media; filling out social media templates and scheduling posts;
- Promoting CURL events (posters, liasing with HUCSC Communications for inclusion of events in HUCSC social channels)
- Preparing in advance to be available for work during CURL’s busy seasons, which occur from November to early-mid December and from March to early-mid April.
Qualifications
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with faculty, peers and the public
- Enthusiastic about undergraduate research learning, diversity, and accessibility
- Ability to organize time, meet deadlines, and communicate barriers
- Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member
- Experience conducting and/or supporting research in the humanities or social sciences
Eligibility
- All students registered at Huron University College as an undergraduate student in a minimum 60% course load (40% course load for students with disabilities) are eligible
Application
To apply, please forward a letter of interest, a resume, contact information for one academic and/or professional reference, and requests for accommodation during the interview process to curl@uwo.ca. Please put “CURL Student Ambassador – [Your Name]” as the subject line. Notifications for applicants selected for an interview will occur the week of November 2-6.
Applications are due by 11:59PM on Sunday, October 30, 2026.