Join Our Club's HR Team
- Human Resource Assistants
- Mar 8
- 3 min read
Interested in building real HR experience? Our club’s HR Team helps welcome new members, supports recruitment and onboarding, and keeps our community running smoothly. It’s a great way to strengthen your communication and organizational skills while contributing to a positive, people‑focused student environment. If you enjoy helping others feel informed and included, this volunteer role could be a great fit.
What Does the HR Team Do?
The HR Team works closely with the Club Director and Club Integration Leader to support recruitment, onboarding, and member engagement. The team focuses on organizing applications, coordinating interviews, supporting new members, and maintaining internal records and processes.
Much of the HR Team’s work happens behind the scenes, ensuring that leadership transitions are smooth, recruitment is fair and inclusive, and members feel supported throughout their time in the club.
What Does an HR Assistant Do?
As an HR Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day people operations of the club. Your responsibilities may include:
Assisting with onboarding new members by sending welcome packages and sharing key information.
Maintaining and updating member records and internal documentation.
Supporting recruitment cycles by scheduling interviews and communicating with applicants.
Helping create and manage application forms for leadership and volunteer roles.
Assisting with recruitment events, info sessions, and club outreach initiatives.
Supporting fair and organized selection processes.
Contributing ideas to improve HR workflows and internal processes.
Acting as a welcoming point of contact for new and incoming members.
What’s in It for You?
Add an HR Assistant role to your resume.
Be listed on our website as a member of our Leadership Team.
Gain hands-on experience in HR-style coordination and recruitment.
Develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Work closely with club leadership and inform key club decisions.
Build transferable skills in communication, organization, and professionalism.
Receive a certificate acknowledging your contributions to the club.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for students interested in Human Resources, leadership, organization, or behind-the-scenes operations. Students in HR, Business, Communications, or related programs may find this role especially valuable, but anyone with strong people skills and an interest in supporting student communities is encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and professionalism.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Reliability and willingness to learn.
Must be a current full-time Durham College student.
Assets (Nice to Have)
Interest in Human Resources or leadership roles.
Experience with forms, scheduling, or coordination tasks.
Previous involvement in clubs or student leadership.
Comfort using Microsoft Word, Google Forms, or similar tools.
How to Apply
If you are not currently a member of the club, you can apply to this role via our general application on our Join Us page. Within the survey, there is a question asking if you would like more information on any of our club’s sub-groups, including the HR Team. Check the box next to the HR Team and someone from our HR Team will provide you with more information about the role. If you are already a club member, reach out to the Club Director or HR Team in the club chat to learn more. If you can’t access the chat, please use the contact form on the website to inquire about the role.
Time Commitment
This is a part-time, volunteer student role. Time commitment varies depending on recruitment cycles and club activities, with an average of a few hours per week. Tasks are shared among team members and completed collaboratively. If this sounds like a good role for you, please consider joining us!
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