ROLE: Student Community Officer – Rusholme and Whitworth Park (2 positions available) Student Community Officers are representatives for a designated area where there are a high number of Manchester University students living in halls or the private rental sector. They are the voice of the students in their community and the vital link between residents, the University, the local council and the Students' Union. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: You must live in the Rusholme or Moss Side ward boundries area. You must be a current University of Manchester student and a member of the Students’ Union OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS: Role included on your University transcript under extra-curricular activities Full training provided Options to attend external training and conferences relating to Students in the Community Regular catch-ups with the Students’ Union’s warm and welcoming staff support team and Community Officer Funding available to run campaigns and events All expenses covered Guest list for gigs at Manchester Academy SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN: Experience of a democratic organisation Research skills Excellent communication skills from liaising with students, university staff, Union officers and local community stakeholders Diplomacy and mediation skills Project management skills PRINCIPAL DUTIES: To gather student opinion in the area that you are representing To represent the views of students at meetings with local councillors, the University, other residents and any relevant stakeholders To act as partners in their local community to ensure the decisions made are in line with the needs of the student body and the local residences To promote Community activity in your ward that will be of benefit to all residents To organise and deliver events and campaigns in your area COMMITMENTS: Student Senate (approximately 3 hours per meeting, 5 meetings per year) 1. Thursday 7th November 2. Thursday 5th December 3. Thursday 6th February 4. Thursday 26th March 5. Thursday 7th May Community Committee (approximately 90 minutes per meeting, 4 meetings per year) Other meetings at the University and in the community (as required) .