Election Hub

The president is the head of the committee and forms a part of the executive. Their role is to foster a vision for the society alongside the committee. They must work to ensure every committee member collaborates cohesively towards the overall society vision. Practically this role manages the entire committee calendar.

The treasurer plays a crucial role in the committee as they ensure that funds are spent appropriately and create two financial reports during the year. You don't need experience, just a willingness to learn how to perform this role. The treasurer oversees the sponsorship director's portfolio.

The education director is very student focused based role in terms of improving the study life of students. The education director is able to organise a social justice education event in semester one, and contribute helpful academic study tips in the annual publication. The director also contributes to mental health and study iniatives. 

Each semester there are around four themes which every committee member contributes blog posts or Instagram posts to. The media director will use Canva to ensure the correct colour scheme and fonts are used. The media director also shares other society's posts where relevant and creates interactive Instagram stories and can make reels, videos, etc.

The sponsorship director is the director who gains the most careers exposure as they will interacting with external parties to secure funding. The sponsorship director will work with the treasurer and executive to create a sponsorship package where we agree to advertise certain organisations on our social media pages which provides us with a way to get much needed funding. The sponsorship director may also look to society merchandise opportunites.

The first year representative has the responsibility of voicing the concerns and feedback of their cohort to the committee and seeing if there’s anything the committee can do. Etc, if the first years are struggling to connect we can see if a first yr zoom/meet up can be organised. The representative also provides invaluable insight into the academic commitments of students so that we can create an events calendar that works in with the study, life balance of our members.

The third year representative has the responsibility of voicing the concerns and feedback of their cohort to the committee and seeing if there’s anything the committee can do. Etc, if the third years are struggling to connect we can see if a third yr zoom/meet up can be organised. The representative also provides invaluable insight into the academic commitments of students so that we can create an events calendar that works in with the study, life balance of our members.

The vice president is the right hand of the president, and works to support the committee and direct the executive. The vice president is responsible for updating the constitution, and managing the annual Notre Dame Social Justice Society publication. 

The secretary is the voice of the executive and conveys messages to the entire committee. The secretary records meeting minutes and sends them to the members. The secretary also ensures every committee member communicates with clarirty and kindness. 

The events director has the responsibility of enhancing the social aspect of university for our members. This may include social justice lectures, seminars, organising games nights, drinks nights, hiking or sport events, picnics, etc. These events should also have a social justice element such as fund raising or awareness. The executive and committee will assist you as needed to make these events possible.

The careers director aims to provide one event in semester one to our members that improves their understanding of a social justice job. This could include making a video interview with a graduate or other successful person and discussing how the degree helped, and which skills are the most important to foster before graduating so you're ready to enter the workforce. In addiition, the careers director may interview alumni for the annual publication.

The volunteers director works with the events director to provide one event per semester that provides members with a volunteering opportunity. This could include making care packages, assisting at a larger event as an NDSJS team (such as Jeans for Genes Day) or a rubbish collection day at the beach (possibly followed by a picnic, etc). The volunteers director also lists volunteering opportunities that students can take part in for the annual publication.

The second year representative has the responsibility of voicing the concerns and feedback of their cohort to the committee and seeing if there’s anything the committee can do. Etc, if the second years are struggling to connect we can see if a second yr zoom/meet up can be organised. The representative also provides invaluable insight into the academic commitments of students so that we can create an events calendar that works in with the study, life balance of our members.