Summer Student Positions

The chamber’s Policy and Research Assistant will work primarily under the supervision of the Policy & Research Manager. The successful candidate may also work with other staff members from time-to-time.

The successful candidate will provide research and general office support under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and Policy and Research Manager. Specific duties may include: Research and provide reports on topics as assigned; Perform interviews with selected chamber members; Assist with preparation for meetings (compile backgrounders, bios, past correspondence, etc.); Organize and upload advocacy-relevant materials to the chamber’s website; Composing, conducting and distributing surveys; Attend meetings with government officials, chamber committees and other relevant stakeholders with the CEO and/or Policy & Research Manager; Prepare press releases and media advisories; Write blog entries, social media posts, etc; Review local, regional and national publications for relevant information.

The chamber’s Digital Media Assistant will be responsible for creating and updating digital content. This may include videos, various social media platforms, or other similar projects. Specific duties may include: planning, recording, editing and posting videos; creating and/or posting social media content; providing feedback and suggestions on current digital media presence; researching best practices or relevant topics that may be used to produce digital content; interview or otherwise interacting with members of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce; providing assistance on various events; regular office duties on an as-needed basis; other duties as required or apparent. The successful candidate will assist with other chamber activities as needed, such as events as well as miscellaneous office duties including, but not limited to: filing, photocopying, and typing.