This posting closes Wednesday, May 21 at 11:59pm
**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site - please complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/r/KfmJvvczz8
Term: September 1 - April 30
Supervisor: PCC Director
Hours: 8 hours per week
Remuneration: Volunteer
The Pride Community Centre is a service of the McMaster Students Union. We provide a contact point for McMaster students that may identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or any of the other diverse identities that make up our community. We offer educational programming and access to resources of interest, as well as peer support and a physical space for students to meet and socialize with each other. As advocates for gender & sexual diversity, the PCC’s mandate upholds that LGBTQ+ students are entitled to a safe and supportive campus, absent of homophobia and transphobia, where the expression of one’s gender & sexual identity is welcomed and respected.
General Scope of Duties
The Research and Resources Coordinator will be responsible for building, curating, and managing the PCC Resource Library. They will work with fellow executives and committee volunteers to organize and develop informational material into various media forms for the purpose of educating McMaster’s student body. The Research and Resources Coordinator will also be in charge of providing an up to date research background for relevant PCC campaigns and initiatives. Further, they will work closely with the Volunteer and Training Coordinator, assisting with Peer Support Volunteer training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Awareness and understanding topics associated with the PCC (i.e. cissexism, transphobia, heteronormativity, homophobia, intersectionality, safe space, LGBTQ2SI+ identities)
Knowledge of LGBTQ2SI+ history and movements, and current social justice topics
Ability to challenge dominant views
Strong working knowledge of anti-oppressive practices, intersectionality and inclusion
Leadership, interpersonal and supervisory skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to coordinate team of volunteers to ensure successful completion of tasks
Writing and editing skills
Research skills and critical thinking abilities
Knowledge regarding LGBTQ2SI+ based resources on and off campus is an asset
Effort & Responsibility
Ability to function well with people in crisis
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the PCC
Effort required to think creatively
Expected to interact closely with a group of volunteers
Working Conditions
Time demands may exceed stated hours of work during busy periods
Training and Experience
Past experience with the PCC is an asset
Peer Support experience is preferred
Necessary training will be provided and required
Equipment
Use of personal computer
Full job description can be found here.
**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site - please complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/r/KfmJvvczz8
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position, and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources by email at hr@msu.mcmaster.ca. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position
