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Summer MASSIE residence assistant application form

The Summer 2026 MASSIE Residence Assistant (RA) position will begin on May 7/8 and finish on Aug. 5, 2026.  Application deadline: Sunday, March 8 2026.

The MASSIE program is looking to fill two (2) RA positions for summer 2026.  If you are looking to experience summer in Sackville and are looking to discover another side of 91AV through the international student community, this opportunity just might be for you!  You will live in residence with the summer MASSIE students as part of a team of of 2 91AV student staff (stipendiary position).  

The MASSIE program has been running a summer program since 2001 and students from Japan have been coming to campus for a 13-week program during the summer months to have an immersive English language experience in Sackville.  There will be 14 students from our partner universities in Japan coming this summer.  RAs are assigned single rooms in residence and are responsible for the in-house supervision and care of the program's participants. RAs play a key role in helping students adjust to and get the most out of their time at 91AV. They are there when the groups of students arrive and remain actively involved in the students' daily lives. If you're planning to remain in Sackville over the summer, this is an excellent option to off-set the cost of housing and to make some new and lasting friendships in the process. Previous experience as a MASSIE conversation partner, International Mentorship (mentor) and/or 91AV residence assistant is an asset.

The summer MASSIE students arrive on May 9 and leave on Aug. 4, 2026 (tentative) 

Given the nature of the Residence Assistant position, a successful applicant will ideally* have the following skills, experience, and general qualifications:

  • A broad understanding of other cultures, values and countries;
  • A friendly disposition and approachable demeanor 
  • Good knowledge of the region, Sackville, New Brunswick and major tourist destinations in Atlantic Canada
  • A flexible schedule for the summer that allows you to be available during MASSIE Orientation (May 8-10 2026) and at least one evening during the weekends for RA duty.**

* The International Centre recognizes that not all applicants will have all the desired skills and experience.  Preference will be given to those applicants whose skills and experience best match the needs and requirements of the position.
**Note that the MASSIE program encourages applicants to have plans to stay in Sackville for other reasons including taking Spring session courses or working either part-time or full-time in Sackville.    

Compensation and pay for MASSIE Residence Assistants is as follows:

  • Complimentary single-room residence accommodation for the summer
  • A food stipend through Dining Services to eat meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with the MASSIE students
  • The Residence Assistant positions (2) will receive a $500 stipend following the successful completion of duties.

Before you begin to fill in this form, make sure you have:

  • relevant experience, strengths, and skills
  • your interests, hobbies, activities, and extracurricular involvement
  • names and contact information for two references
* Indicates required field

Current year of study

Address

I am interested in being considered for the following paid positions

Have you ever been formally involved with programs or services offered through the International Centre before?
If yes, please detail your involvement

Dates for the summer MASSIE program and the Cultural Immersion Program are noted at the top of the page.

Based on this information, please answer the following questions:

Do you have previous experience as a residence assistant?
If yes, please indicate in what year you were an RA and in what residence.

International summer program students take classes during the day, but are generally free in the evenings and on weekends. Will your free time largely coincide with the students' free time?
If no, please explain.

Do you have any work, academic, or personal commitments that may conflict with your RA duties?
If yes, please explain.

Will you be in Sackville to move into residence 24-48 hours prior to the students' arrival?
If no, when do you anticipate being able to move in?

Do you anticipate being able to remain in residence until the end of the summer program?
If no, when do you anticipate leaving residence?

Do you have first-aid training?
If yes, when were you last certified or re-certified? (DD/MM/YY)

For background reference check purposes, please list the name and e-mail address or telephone number of at least two people who can comment on your suitability as a residence assistant.

Reference #1 (include name, contact information, and their relationship to you):
Reference #2 (include name, contact information, and their relationship to you):
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