Working full-time in the AMS as a commissioner, officer, or manager is a great opportunity to put your strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to use.  The AMS defines full-time paid positions as those with a time commitment of 25-40 hours per week.

The out-of-classroom experiences that you will gain from working for the AMS will enhance not only your own Queen’s experience, but the experiences of others who will be impacted by your contributions.

No prior AMS experience is required whatsoever for any of the full-time positions; the AMS wants hard-working and enthusiastic people to make a difference in the Queen’s community.

How can I balance school and a full-time job?

Although the AMS recommends that its employees take a reduced course load to relieve the pressure of balancing their academic and AMS commitments, the organization is wholly accommodating of all class times, exam periods and extenuating academic circumstances. Although some of our employees have chosen to take an extra year to complete their studies, many of those who have held full-time AMS positions have graduated in four years. Since full-time 12-month positions allow employees to take summer courses to supplement a course reduction during the year, graduating on-time can easily be made possible.

When and how will hiring take place?

Hiring for full-time positions always begins immediately after the new AMS Executive team is elected in early February. At this point, it is a great idea to talk to the person currently in the positions that you wish to apply for. Once you’ve decided on the position that best suits you, get started on writing a proposal that outlines their goals and ideas for the position. These proposals are to be handed-in with the applications and are read-over before your interview. Interview times will be posted within a few days of the application deadline.

The application deadlines for positions for the 2010-2011 school year are listed on the Apply Now page. Please note that these are subject to change, and that all updated deadlines will be indicated on the Apply Now page.

How do I write a proposal?

A proposal is a summary of your understanding of the responsibilities of the position as well as what you hope to accomplish in the coming year if hired. Generally, proposals are to be 5-8 pages. If you have any questions about proposals, be sure to talk to the student who currently holds the position that you are applying for; they will be able to give you some great advice since they have been through the process before.

What positions can I apply for?

Below is a complete list of all full-time paid positions. Deadlines can be found on the Apply Now page and applications will be posted there at least two weeks prior to the application deadline. Please be advised that these dates and available positions are subject to change, but the most up-to-date information will be accessible on that page. It is advised that you speak to whoever currently holds the position that you are interested in before you apply. Please visit the Contact Us page for contact information.

Job Descriptions

Please click on the name of the position below to view the job description.

AMS Council

Academic Affairs Commissioner
Campus Activities Commissioner
Commissioner of Internal Affairs
Municipal Affairs Commissioner
Social Issues Commissioner
Hospitality and Safety Services Director
Media Services Director
Retail Services Director

Support/Central Staff

Communications Officer
Human Resources Officer
Information Technology Manager
Student Centre Officer
Sustainability Co-ordinator
Clubs Manager
Judicial Affairs Director

Management Positions

Please note that the number of 8-month and 12-month assistant manager positions and their various portfolios are subject to change. Those listed below are based on the 2009-2010 work term. Please click on the name of the service to see all relevant management job descriptions.

Common Ground
• Head Manager - 12 Month
• Assistant Managers – 12 Month (Purchasing, Marketing)
• Assistant Managers – 8 Month (Human Resources, Entertainment)
Tricolour Outlet
• Head Manager - 12 Month
• Assistant Manager – 12 Month (Marketing, Purchasing, Human Resources, Books, Chartering & Events)
Publishing and Copy Centre
• Head Manager - 12 Month
• Assistant Managers – 12 Month (Human Resources, Marketing, Purchasing and Production)
Queen’s Student Constables
• Head Manager - 12 Month
• Assistant Manager – 8 Month (Human Resources)
The AMS Pub Services
• Head Manager - 12 Month
• Assistant Managers – 12 Month (Human Resources, Purchasing, Marketing & Events, Food)
• Assistant Managers – 8 Month (Purchasing, Marketing & Events, Food)
Walkhome
• Head Manager - 12 Month
Information Technology Office
• Head Manager (hired at the same time as Support/Central Staff, not managers)
• Assistant Managers – 12 Month (Web, Applications, Tech Lead)
The Queen’s Journal
• Business Manager - 12 Month
Queen’s TV
• Executive Producer - 12 Month
• Volunteer Managers - 8 Month (5 portfolios outlined in job description)
CFRC 101.9 FM
• Business Manager - 12 Month
• Spoken Word Programming Manager - 12 Month
• Music Programming Manager - 12 Month
Tricolour Publications Services
Formerly Yearbook and Convocation Services and the Guide to Queen's Agenda
• Head Manager - 12 Month
• Publications Manager - 12 Month
• Marketing Manager (Volunteer) - 8 Month
• Head Photographer (Volunteer) - 8 Month

If you have any questions about what positions are available and the hiring process, please contact Laura Wilson, AMS Human Resources Officer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 613-533-2737.