MSLA Leaders

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What is an MSLA Leader?

MSLA Leaders are existing MoCrew members who have been chosen to assist in the organization, marketing, and facilitation of the Mohawk Student Leadership Academy.  These leaders return to the Academy to work closely with Student Life staff to create meaningful experiences for new MoCrew.

 

Who can become an MSLA Leader?

To become an MSLA Leader, applicants must be in good academic standing, have attended MSLA in the past and be able to attend all 2 days of camp. All applicants must also submit a creative application in addition to the application form and attend an interview. Calls for applications will open on December 16, 2020.

 

What do MSLA Leaders do?

MSLA Leaders must be committed to assisting with the Mohawk Student Leadership Academy, both in the planning process as well as at the Academy itself. All leaders are expected to do the following: 

  • Attend both days of MSLA
  • Attend all pre-MSLA leader meetings (arranged collaboratively to accommodate schedules)
  • Demonstrate leadership and encourage camper participation with a “Challenge By Choice” philosophy
  • Assist staff as necessary
  • Be Cabin Leaders

Leaders will be chosen for one of three roles:

Session Leader

Before MSLA:

  • Develop icebreakers
  • Plan and facilitate one new session (as a team, alongside other session leaders)

 

At MSLA:

  • Leader icebreakers
  • Lead campfire activities
  • Facilitate session (with other session leaders)
  • Be a meal host

Group Leader

Before MSLA:

  • Promote MSLA out in the halls and with peers
  • Develop creative marketing strategies to get students interested in attending MSLA

 

At MSLA:

  • Follow schedule and ensure their team arrives at their destinations on time and together
  • Keep morale up and keep a positive attitude while working with their group
  • Identify issues and problem-solve
  • Encourage collaboration
  • Demonstrate leadership and inspire participation

Logistics Leader

Before MSLA:

  • Work with staff to ensure all logistics are complete for the event
  • Being on-site the day before MSLA for set up, printing agendas, preparing student packages, and other preparations
  • Organize bus captains and responsibilities
  • Organize cabins sign-ups

 

At MSLA:

  • Ensure catering is prepared
  • Ensure room locations have materials
  • Assist with material distribution
  • Bus coordination

Leader Applications

Any interested MoCrew members can apply to be an MSLA Leaders. The application steps are as follows: 

  1. Submit your online application by Wednesday, January 8th at 12 pm. 
  2. After submitting your online application, follow the instructions in the confirmation email to sign up for your interview time.
  3. Complete and submit your creative application by Wednesday, January 15th at 12 pm. You can drop off your submission to any Student Life office (Fennell, IAHS, or Stoney Creek), or send it in via email to ingie.metwally [at] mohawkcollege.ca (ingie[dot]metwally[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca). Creative applications come in the form of a short video, art piece, comic strip, written piece or anything you can make, build, or create! We want you to show us why YOU should be hired to be a part of our MSLA Leader team! More details on the creative application can be found in the confirmation email for your online application as well.
  4. Attend your interview with two members of the MSLA Staff Team between January 9th – January 16th, 2020. All applicants will be notified of their application status by Friday, January 31st.

Tip: Make sure your creative application demonstrates why you would be great for the role you want.

 

MSLA Leader Applications for MSLA 2020 will open December 16, 2019 and close January 8, 2020 at 12 pm. 

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