We wish to thank you for your interest in working with the Annual Alumni Appeal, but as of January 22, we are no longer accepting applications for student fundraiser positions. Please check back in August 2013 for hiring information for the Fall 2013 calling campaign.

POSITION TITLE

Alumni Annual Appeal Student Fundraiser

DESCRIPTION

The SFU Alumni Appeal Student Calling Program is a fundraising appeal conducted each year by the University and the Alumni Association.  SFU students are hired and trained to make telephone calls to more than 60,000 SFU graduates.  These calls help to build positive relationships with our alumni, and raise funds for students and programs, like scholarships, bursaries, the library and more.

As a student fundraiser, you will have the opportunity to earn money and prizes while meeting new people in an upbeat and energized environment.

The skills you gain in this position are transferable to any job you take in the future.  Future employers looking at your resume will ask you about this position. They are always interested in hiring people that have the skills that you will learn and enhance in this position.

An email that was recently received from a Fall 2012 Fundraiser:

"I'm incredibly thankful to you and the rest of the team for giving me the chance to strengthen my communication skills and learn fundraising basics! Actually, as a result of my work with the Alumni Appeal, I got a really cool organizing position with Open Data Society of BC, an organization formed by the Partners/CEOs/Directors of several hi-tech firms in BC. They are holding a Summit in February which will bring hi-tech professionals from all over the province together. I was specifically asked to help them with getting sponsorship for this event! I'm now involved in constant communication with several top execs who really like my experience and ideas which is a great networking opportunity! This would never happen without my involvement in SFU Alumni Appeal." - Slava

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication skills, ability to work alone and as a member of a team, positive attitude, self-motivation and enthusiasm; punctuality and consistent attendance are a must.  This position requires a great deal of professionalism and good telephone manners.  Please be available to work any 2-3 shifts per week.

Previous telephone and/or fundraising experience is an asset, but not required.  Paid training will be provided.

LENGTH OF POSITION

January 28, 2013 to April 4, 2013 (Mandatory training on January 26 and 27, 2013)

Available shifts are: Monday to Thursday, 5 – 9 PM and Sunday 12 – 6 PM   *(any 2-3 shifts)

All dates subject to change.
NB: There is also the possibility of employment in Fall 2013 and subsequent appeals.

REMUNERATION

$ 10.25 per hour, plus cash bonuses and prizes.
Pay increased depending on leadership and performance.

HIRING PROCESS

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Marta Malecki the Annual Campaign Manager (contact information below). After submitting your application, you can expect to hear from us within approximately one week.

This is the general outline of our hiring process:

Step One: Cover letter and resume review

Step Two: Phone interview. Since 99% of this job requires you to be on the phone, we will be judging your telephone communication skills as well as attitude, tone and volume.

Step Three: If you qualify, you will be called in for a Group Interview. This is your opportunity to show us why you would be a great candidate for this position. Please come on time and be prepared!

Step Four: If you pass through the Group Interview round, we will conduct reference checks. 

Step Five: If all your references meet our requirements, you will be officially offered a position with the student calling program.

Step Six: Completion of employee paperwork

Please be advised that we receive an incredibly high volume of applications and inquiries for the student fundraiser positions and as such the placements are competitive. We process applications in the order in which they are received. Once all available positions are filled, we stop reviewing and accepting subsequent applications.

Please do NOT submit your resume multiple times.

To apply, kindly send your resume and cover letter via email to:

Marta Malecki
Manager, Annual Campaign

Tel: 778.782.9553
Fax : 778.782.4958
Email: mmalecki@sfu.ca

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