Multimedia Assistant - Spring 2026 - Kitchener - Conestoga Students

Description

Overview

Position: Multimedia Assistant

Location: Conestoga College – Doon Campus

Time Requirement: Up to 20 hours per week (some evenings and weekends may be required)

Reporting to: Multimedia Coordinator

Start Date: April 21st, 2026

Hourly Wage: $21.15

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Conestoga Students Incorporated ("CSI") was founded in 1973 and is the official student association representing more than 21,000 students at all Conestoga College campuses. All full-time fee-paying students are the owners and customers of CSI, and we are dedicated to serving the students to the best of our ability.

CSI's mission is to enhance student satisfaction and success by providing a variety of student services at a cost justified by the results. To achieve this mission, we are working to ensure students have access to skills development.

Why Join Us?

CSI is a team of enthusiastic individuals ready to assist students in their academic and professional ventures. CSI is committed to supporting its team members every step of the way through active coaching, and opportunities to develop the necessary skills for all professional fields.

CSI's student employees also have access to:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid time off to observe culturally significant events
• Discounts at our food services outlets
• Employee engagement activities

For more information on what we do and the services we offer, please check out our website at:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Multimedia Assistant provides support for student activities and events by assisting with asset capturing of photography and videography for various CSI events and promotions. In carrying out the duties of this position, a great deal of autonomy is exercised with final overview by the Marketing & Communications Coordinator. It is also important that the Multimedia Assistant works extremely closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to ensure that they are up to date on the overall tech and video support for CSI's events. In all activities, it is crucial that the Multimedia Assistant recognizes that service to students is a top priority.

You will learn to:

• Operate industry-standard production equipment, in studio and on location, to create television, video, and/or web content for multiple platforms
• Plan, prepare, and deliver video and digital or web content via multiple platforms in formats that meet current broadcast industry standards
• Use a variety of post-production skills and techniques to enhance and complete television, digital, web, and/or video productions
• Participate in marketing activities to promote production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Capture and edit video footage to promote CSI's services and activities
• Travel to destinations to capture footage using CSI equipment to capture footage for use in productions
• File management – ensure items captured are catalogued and archived appropriately
• Edit footage and sound for video projects, ensuring video and sound are AODA compliant and optimized for online distribution
• Support CSI programs like Trivia Tuesday, Live Music Thursday, and recurring large-scale concert productions with all live sound, technical, and production needs
• Provide necessary assets to the Marketing & Communications Coordinator for production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials
• Ensure that production efforts support the maximum potential for event execution and meet the current needs of students
• Assist with the day-to-day event production needs
• General AV support for Conestoga Students, Inc. - maintain the audio and visual equipment, ensuring it is operational and kept in a secure space

Other General Duties

• Work in accordance with corporate by-laws, policies, and procedures, particularly with the CSI Mission Statement
• Adhere strictly to health & safety laws, policies, and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality for business practices
• Work in an organized manner where detail, accuracy, and confidentiality are critical
• Mandatory attendance at CSI related training days
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• This position may require long hours of sitting and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. Long periods of standing and walking may be required for setting up, running, and tearing down events and activities. Lifting of supplies and materials up to 30lbs is required from time to time.

Environmental Conditions

• This position performs work from a suitable location of their choosing and may be faced with frequent interruptions and meetings with others on a regular basis. Travel between campuses and performance of work from home is required as needed. Some work may be required after office hours and on weekends.

Sensory Demands

• This position requires long periods of intense concentration. The incumbent may also spend long hours on the computer, which requires visual focus, attention to detail, and high levels of accuracy. This position may also be exposed to loud noises and bright lights.

Mental Demands

• This position is expected to manage and meet multiple competing deadlines, which can cause significant stress. The incumbent also deals with a wide variety of people on various issues.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a full-time program at Conestoga College and be a fee-paying student
• Preference will be given to those in a program related to multimedia production (e.g. Broadcasting – Television and Independent Production, Broadcasting Performance & Digital Media, etc.)
• Candidates must also be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Premier Pro, After Effects and Audition)
  • Strong working knowledge of video and photographic cameras
  • Ability to balance multiple competing priorities while maintaining quality of work and meeting deadlines
  • Consistent and reliable access to a stable internet connection

Student Eligibility

All students in this position must:

• Be in a full-time degree, diploma, or certificate program at Conestoga College
• Maintain a full-time course load. Part-time studies may be allowed for students who are registered with Accessibility Services and require a reduced load
• For Spring term positions (May to August), students must be returning to full-time studies in the Fall term to be eligible.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number

International students must also:

• Hold a valid Canadian study permit that allows on-campus employment
• Adhere to all requirements stated on their study permit
• Adhere to all Canadian student visa requirements

How to Apply

Application Materials

To have your application considered, you must prepare the following Application Materials:

• A resume, letter, or audio/video recording that provides the following information:
  • Why you are interested in this position
  • What skills and/or experiences you have that you feel would be helpful in this position
  • Whether you are willing and able to perform work at other campuses
• A sample of your work in the area of multimedia production
• Your schedule of availability for work shifts
• If you are an international student, please also provide a copy of your Study Permit allowing for on-campus employment during the term.

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the department.

Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion

Conestoga Students Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment without regard to any prohibited ground of discrimination. If you anticipate any need for accommodations for disabilities in the process of applying, interviewing, or working, please feel free to let us know as soon as possible and at any time so that we are most equipped to provide a barrier-free experience.

AI Use Disclosure Statement

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