The President’s Intern supports the HSS President by gaining first-hand experience of the executive role and understanding how student governance works. This includes assisting with administrative tasks, attending key meetings, and participating in special projects. The role offers a unique opportunity to learn leadership, organizational management, and internal affairs in a collaborative, hands-on environment. This is a volunteer position with a time commitment of approximately 2-4 hours/week. May vary during peak event/meeting periods.

Typical Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist the President with administrative duties (ex. inventory management, document organization).

• Attend AMS Assembly and key HSS meetings alongside the President to observe and learn.

• Chair the First-Year Intern Council, encouraging discussion and collaboration amongst all interns

• Lead an independent or collaborative intern project

• Brainstorm and implement creative initiatives to increase transparency, student engagement, and understanding of HSS.

Description: The I-EDIAA (Indigenization - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility) First-Year Intern works closely with the I-EDIAA Commissioner to support I-EDIAA events, internal reviews, resource compilation, and student advocacy. This position is an opportunity to gain experience in promoting I-EDIAA within the BHSc community and share their own lived experiences and related perspectives on I-EDIAA issues across HSS initiatives and the larger Queen’s community.

Typical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the planning and execution of I-EDIAA events and programs

• Learning more about I-EDIAA and helping integrate these practices and their perspectives into the HSS’ activities and goals

• Meeting with the I-EDIAA Commissioner on a needs basis

• Engaging with first-year students to raise awareness about I-EDIAA issues, increase involvement and engagement with I-EDIAA initiatives, and compiling and amplifying I-EDIAA concerns

• Organizing one I-EDIAA project with support from the I-EDIAA Commissioner

As the Internal Affairs Commission Intern for the Health Sciences Society (HSS), you will support the transparency and efficiency of HSS operations. The role places you at the heart of Assembly proceedings, where attention to detail, strong communication, and professionalism are key. You’ll also contribute to at least one commission project, gaining experience in governance, teamwork, and the behind-the-scenes processes that keep the Society running smoothly.

Typical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the HSS Assembly scribe by taking accurate and comprehensive meeting minutes

• Upload approved meeting minutes to the HSS website in a timely manner

• Participate in at least one Internal Affairs project (e.g., governance updates, volunteer training, internal policy review)

• Collaborate with the Internal Affairs team on ongoing initiatives and planning

• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, document organization, and record-keeping

Responsible for organizing HSS events, coordinating logistics with the commissioner and deputy, and being in a front-facing role of the HSS community commission. The community intern will have an opportunity to provide new ideas to facilitate a stronger community network amongst Health Sciences student.

Typical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and organizing community-building events (e.g., socials, fundraisers, volunteer initiatives)

• Engage with students at events to promote inclusivity and participation

• Contribute new ideas to foster connection and engagement within the student body

• Support the Commissioner and Deputy in general administrative or project-based tasks

As the First-Year Intern for the HSS Clubs Commission, you will help support the oversight and organization of all HSS-ratified clubs. Typical tasks include assisting with communications to clubs, helping organize council related events across clubs (i.e., club fair), and support club ratification and renewal processes. Time commitment is ~2–3 hours per week, and you will report directly to the Clubs Commissioner and/or Deputy.

Typical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist with drafting and sending communications/announcements to clubs

• Help plan, promote, and organize cross-club events such as the HSS Club Fair

• Support the ratification and renewal process for new and existing clubs

• Collaborate with Clubs Commissioner/Deputy on administrative or project-based tasks

• Provide general support to ensure smooth operations within the Clubs Commission

The Marketing Intern works with the Marketing Commission to design and create visually appealing content (e.g. videos, graphics, illustrations) for HSS social media platforms to increase student interaction and engagement. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to craft quality content and collaborate alongside the Marketing Deputy and Commissioner to fulfill projects in a timely manner. While it is not a requirement, experience with graphic design platforms like Canva, and knowledge of how to create/post content on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms is an asset. Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours/week, attending scheduled commission-wide Marketing meeting.

Typical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist in brainstorming, planning, and executing marketing campaigns for HSS events and initiatives

• Design digital content (graphics, posters, reels, TikToks, stories) that align with HSS branding

• Help with website upkeep

• Collaborate with the Marketing Deputy, Commissioner, and other interns on team projects

• Provide general support to ensure smooth operations within the Marketing Commission