We are excited to announce that RADIUS SFU and Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection have joined forces to launch the new Entrepreneurship and Changemaker (E&C) Student Activators Program!
This paid opportunity brings together six students from a variety of faculties to support student engagement in a broad suite of changemaking opportunities at SFU, from promoting experiential learning opportunities like Change Lab, CityStudio and the Charles Chang Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, to designing and hosting workshops.
Given that SFU was recently designated as one of just over 40 Ashoka Changemaker Campuses in the world, we are eager to activate student voices to build the momentum of SFU’s diverse ‘changemaking’ initiatives, where creative approaches are taken to addressing social, economic and environmental problems. The Changemaker Campus designation was a rigorous process conducted by Ashoka U, a global leader in social entrepreneurship. It recognizes colleges and universities for their commitment to social innovation through their research initiatives, their curriculum design, and their vibrant changemaking communities.
This program is supported by SFU Innovates and the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship.
We invite SFU students from all faculties to apply by September 12th, 2017 at 11:59PM.
You are:
- A current SFU student with an expected graduation date no earlier than Fall 2018;
- Passionate about social impact, innovation, entrepreneurship, and envision yourself as a changemaker;
- An emerging student leader from any faculty with proven results and achievements;
- Excited to help build a stronger entrepreneurial and changemaking ecosystem across SFU’s campuses;
- A team player willing to work with a multi-disciplinary team;
- Committed to learning how to present changemaking opportunities to your peers and to the broader community;
- Willing to learn, take risks, make mistakes, and try novel approaches to problems.
- Curious about and dedicated to continuous learning, personal development, and self-reflection.
You will:
- Promote entrepreneurship and changemaking opportunities at SFU, including class presentations, tending booths, and attending events;
- Coordinate and host events, such as workshops and speaker series;
- Help with social media and branding of SFU as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus and the Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection program;
- Be active on all three campuses over three terms;
- Attend E&C Activators team meetings up to twice per month; and
- Act as an ambassador on behalf of the SFU changemaking community, including RADIUS and Venture Connection, fulfilling your leadership role as a student changemaker.
Value to you:
- A $4,000 stipend
- Access to professional development (e.g. via workshops, coaching, etc.)
- Profiles on RADIUS SFU and Venture Connections websites, newsletters, and blogs
- A fun and engaging year connecting SFU students with an amazing array of opportunities
Time Commitment: 6-8 hours/ week
Timeline: October 2017 – September 2018
Application Deadline: September 12th, 2017 @ 11:59PM
How to Apply
To apply, send in your resume and cover letter in one file to Zoya Jiwa at zjiwa@radiussfu.com by September 12th at 11:59pm with the subject line “Application: E&C Activators.”
In your cover letter, please concisely address the following in no more than two pages:
- What are you studying at SFU, and what is your expected graduation date (semester / year)? How did you hear about this opportunity?
- Which campus(es) are you based at most often?
- Why are you the right person for this program? What relevant experience makes you a good fit?
- What are two of your proudest achievements, and why?
- Imagine: You return to campus in 10 years. What has been the impact of your involvement?
All applicants will be notified of their application status by Monday September 25th.
About SFU Innovates
SFU Innovates is a university-wide strategy that builds on our dynamic culture and seeks to strengthen SFU’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
About the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship
The Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship works to make SFU a global leader in entrepreneurship, providing unparalleled opportunities for SFU students.
About RADIUS
RADIUS (RADical Ideas, Useful to Society) is a social innovation lab and venture incubator at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University. We develop and deliver cohort based programs to build the capacity of Radical Doers and to cultivate their projects and ventures in service of systems change. We are working towards a transformed economy that is dynamic, just, sustainable, and resilient. Read more about our work.
About Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection
Founded at SFU Surrey and serving all three SFU campuses, Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection supports SFU ventures from initial idea validation through to operating businesses. Services of the program include mentorship, office space, networking opportunities, internship/co-op terms, competitions, educational workshops and speaker events. Since 2008, the first-of-its kind, innovative, and groundbreaking program has engaged over 6000 participants, provided mentorship to over 200 student teams, and business development services to over 170 early-stage startups. Read more about their work.
About the Charles Change Institute for Entrepreneurship
SFU Innovates is a university-wide strategy that builds on our dynamic culture and seeks to strengthen SFU’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.