DETAILS
Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland
Start Date: May 18, 2026
End Date: August 31, 2026
Position(s) Available: 1 position
Employment Type: Contract PT
Wages: $20/hr. Preference given to current or future tenants at Wester-land Apartments.
Hours:25-40 hours a week, Monday to Friday
As a Content & Social Media Coordinator for Wester-land, you will be the face of the brand. You will live and breathe the digital culture of Wester-land and let it come alive in the minds of our followers. You will also be responsible for Organic search goals, which means weekly blog posts that align with campaigns. Here are your goals :
Influencer collaboration: 2 local collaborations
Instagram : 10 leases
Organic search : 8 leases
Current following : 716
Follower Goal : increase x20 followers a week (16 weeks) = +1000 followers
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Creation
- Create engaging content for META & Youtube (posts, reels, stories, short-form video)
- Capture on-site content (events, spaces, people, behind-the-scenes moments)
- Edit videos and graphics using tools like Canva, CapCut, Adobe, or similar
- Write captions that align with brand tone and platform best practices
Social Media Management
- Schedule and publish content using monday.com
- Monitor comments, DMs, and community engagement
- Respond to messages and comments in a timely, brand-appropriate way
- Stay on top of platform trends, sounds, and formats
Planning & Coordination
- Lead with monthly content calendars and campaign planning
- Support launches, events, and activations with coordinated social coverage
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, leasing, events, partnerships)
- Monday board must ALWAYS be up to date – planning must be 1 month in advance
Lead Generation
- Postering/flyering on campus and near campus (if applicable)
- Surveying near and around campus (if applicable)
Analytics & Optimization
- Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth)
- Provide basic reporting and insights
- Help optimize content based on what’s working
- CRM : Hubspot
- Content Tools: Canva & Meta Business Suites
- Docs & Reporting: Google workspace, basic analytics – leases
THINGS WE LOOK FOR:
- Leading your project from A to Z
- Trustworthiness: Be on time with work, show organization always – using monday.com – keep your boards clean & updated
- Problem Solving: Coming to the table with proposals and solutions thought out before asking for help
- Task Prioritization & Deadlines: Be on top of your deliverables – we will work on workback schedules together
- Run checklists to get work done and break big things into smaller tasks
What is University Apartments?
At University Apartments, we manage beautiful and affordable student housing to ensure that students across Canada can make the most of their university experience. It’s our priority to offer the best furnished accommodations for students in our cities, with a focus on good management, convenience and safety in our buildings.
We incorporate our core values of diversity, discovery, and design in everything we do, in every student apartment we build, and in every student community we foster. We aim to support students of all backgrounds, perspectives, cultures, identities, orientations, and experiences.
Our fully furnished student apartments are tailored specifically to students’ needs, like lots of storage with individual and common study spaces. Sustainability is of utmost importance to us. We monitor the environmental impact of all of our design and construction choices.
University Apartments is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Wester-Land: A Landmark for Community, Creativity, and Sustainable Living
RSVP by Oct 31 and join us Nov 6 for a celebration of community and creativity.
The event will feature a live musical performance by The Navigators, an interactive stamp-art activity led by Jud Haynes and Whatisadam, and local food by Johnny Mae’s Food Truck, all reinforcing the project’s theme of being a good neighbour and celebrating community connection. The launch event brings together local and national talent to celebrate Wester-Land’s identity as a living work of art and collaboration, featuring these installations:
The launch event brings together local and national talent to celebrate Wester-Land’s identity as a living work of art and collaboration, featuring these installations:
The Navigators (Newfoundland):
Beloved Newfoundland folk band blending rich baritone harmonies and contemporary trad influences. With four studio albums and international tours, The Navigators celebrate local culture through storytelling, song, and spirited performance.
Whatisadam (Montreal):
A striking outdoor mural blending vintage comic style and Newfoundland imagery.
Ben Tardiff (Montreal):
Interior murals highlighting creativity and community inspired by Newfoundland.
Daniel Rumbolt (St. John’s):
Material-driven works inspired by coastal culture and storytelling.
Kevin-Barry Martin (Witless Bay):
“Moratorium Cod” — a kinetic sculpture made from reclaimed materials, reflecting Newfoundland’s heritage and environmental consciousness.
Jud Haynes (St. John’s):
Graphic illustrations connecting local identity and contemporary design.
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November Programming
WESTER-LAND BLOC PARTY
Join us for live music from by The Navigators, an interactive stamp-art activity led by Jud Haynes and Whatisadam, and free local food by Johnny Mae’s Food Truck, all reinforcing the project’s theme of being a good neighbour and celebrating community connection.
*Please RSVP if you intend on coming so we can correctly staff the event!
When: November 6th; 3-6PM
Where: Wester-Land (6 Lambe’s Lane)
RSVP
MONDAY MORNING COFFEE
Come chill and have a complimentary coffee with us! BYOM (Bring your mug).
When: Every Monday 9-10AM with Chris
Where: Puffin Game Hall
WELL STUDIO YOGA
Breathe in, stretch out. Weekly free classes in the Well Studio with Ingrid.
*By reservation only. Spaces are limited.
When: Tuesday 4:30-5:20PM & 5:30-6:20PM
Where: Well Studio
Reserve Spot
MUN MINDS – WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Connect. Create. Unwind. Activities that reimagine what mental health support feels like.
When: Wednesday 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Well Studio
QUIET/STUDY HOUR
Focus and connect. Study, your way, solo or with new friends from your program.
When: Thursday 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Puffin Games Hall
PUFFIN FRIDAY GAME NIGHT
End your week the right way with games, laughs and good vibes only. From Uno and Monopoly to poker, we’ve got it all!
When: Friday 4:30-6PM
Where: Puffin Games Hall
Moving into Newfoundland student apartments or your first off-campus housing near MUN, CNA, or Academy Canada? Welcome to the era of new people, awkward introductions, and figuring out who your people are. If you’re nervous about making friends—or just want to avoid being stuck with no one to sit next to in class — this one’s for you.
Join a Club. No, Seriously.
Yes, it looks great on a resume. But more importantly, clubs are where you find real friends. I used to think I was “too cool” to join a club in university (translation: I thought it was lame), and I genuinely regret it. Sure, you might have to do a few things you’d rather not, but most of it? It’s fun.
Clubs bring together every type of person — bookworms, extroverts, introverts, and the “too cool to be here” crowd. You’ll meet people you wouldn’t cross paths with otherwise, and that’s what makes it work. Not in a group project kind of way — actually on your own terms.
If you’re going to MUN, check out this list of clubs and societies. There’s really something for everyone.
Pick a Seat With Potential
On the first day of class, sit next to someone you think looks like a future friend. Yes — judge the book by its cover. In most lecture halls, where you sit on Day One ends up being your spot for the next four months. So why not sit beside someone who gives “future friend” vibes?
Not sure how to start the convo? Go with, “Did you buy the textbook yet?” or “Have you taken a class with this prof before?”— literally anything works. No one thinks it’s weird. Everyone around you is just as nervous. Be the person who says hi first. Wouldn’t you rather be nervous with someone else?
Always Say Yes
Okay, maybe not always, but in Week One? Say yes to as much as possible. Go to the soccer game, even if it’s not your thing. Say yes to that ice cream run you didn’t really feel like going on (liar). It’s not about the activity — it’s about becoming familiar, fast. Show up and you’ll stay top of mind for other people. They’ll become top of mind for you too.
Bonus Tip
Also? Hang out on campus. I know, ew. But hear me out — you’re paying a lot for your school, so why not at least exist there? A big bonus of meeting people on campus is that they usually turn into “study friends.” And that means actual productivity. It’s a win-win.
Friends for the Phases (but Maybe More?)
If there’s one thing university is really good for, it’s giving you friends for the moment — people who show up exactly when you need them. I mean this in the most genuine way possible: your party friend, your study buddy, your “we met during Frosh Week and trauma bonded” friend. Not every friendship needs to last forever to matter.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being friends with Jenny for one semester because you two have the best time together every Friday. You might only hear from her on Thursdays to see what your plans are — but hey, for the plot, right? These people — the weekend friends, the library regulars, the roommates who become like family — all of them shape your university experience in different ways.
Whether you meet your soulmate roommate in your shared student apartment or someone who just makes your Mondays a little easier, it all counts. And it’s all worth it. So keep calm… and text your random lab partner from first year. You never know…
