The TRU Students’ Union is looking for two students to join the Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term. The vacant positions include the Women’s Representative and the International Students’ Representative. These are paid positions and include a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. Candidates must be available to attend bi-weekly Board of Directors meetings on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. You can find the full schedule of meetings for the year here.
Women’s Representative
The Women’s Representative ensures that the valuable perspectives and interests of women are represented in the Board of Directors. They are a member of the Equity Committee and are responsible for planning and implementing equity initiatives to end systems and structures of oppression that are faced by Indigenous peoples, the LGBTQ+ community, women, and racialized persons. Applicants for this position must self-identify as a woman.
International Student Representative
The International Students’ Representative ensures that the valuable perspectives and interests of international students are represented in the Board of Directors. They are a member of the Student Caucus Steering Committee and work to advance the interests of international students on campus through institutional governance and campaigns for the Student Caucus. Applicants for this position must be registered as an International Student at Thompson Rivers University.
Applications will be accepted until September 25, 2022. The successful candidate will be appointed at the September 27, 2022 Board of Directors meeting and will serve until April 30, 2023. For more information about the position or the application process please contact info@trusu.ca.