Maccess Community Outreach Coordinator(s)


Job Location:

Hamilton - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 25 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reports to: Maccess Director

Hours: 5-8 hours per week

Term: Sept 1 to April 30



When submitting your resume please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form:

1. Maccess is a peer support service for students with disabilities (both formally diagnosed and un-diagnosed) facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision* *Please note that Maccess is looking for members who have lived experience with disability (both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed). If you do not identify as disabled we recommend checking out other MSU services such as WGEN SHEC and more!

2. Why is peer support important to you Please feel free to provide an example that highlights the skills prior experience and/or qualities you would bring to the role.




Maccess
aims to build and maintain a campus that celebrates advocates and ensures inclusiveness in the area of disability. We provide programming and events in an effort to
establish a sense of community for those that self-identify as having disabilities or as addition Maccess strives to advocate on the behalf of students in a proactive and affirmative fashion and provide educational programming on and opportunities to learn about critical disability studies.



Please note this posting is extended to close Wednesday June 18 11:59pm.



The Community Outreach Coordinator is a member of MSU Maccess executive team. They will primarily act as a liaison between Maccess and several student and community-based groups on and off campus. This executive will be in charge of organizing and coordinating the facilitation of several regularly reoccurring events and groups that cater to different communities at McMaster. These events will usually be closed to members of the specific community and strive to cater to the needs of that specific community.


If you are interested in this position but believe there exists
any accessibility concerns surrounding the requirements of the job please email the Maccess
Director at to discuss how the position may be modified to fit your needs.



Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Maccess (i.e. intersectionality critical disability theory ableism and human rights mentalism/sanism disability history intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege).
  • Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity

    Effort & Responsibility

    • Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus
    • Effort required to integrate individuals and on groups to ensure an inclusive environment for all
    • Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the Maccess


      Working Conditions

      • Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
      • Most work can be completed in a shared office space
      • Previous experience planning events or workshops is an asset


        Training and Experience

        • Necessary training will be provided

        Equipment

        • Personal computer


        Additional Information


        Financial & Budgeting Function

        • Work with the Maccess
          Director to ensure that the budget aligns with the service budget
        • Retain financial information to receive reimbursement from the Maccess
          Director when necessary.

        Communications and Programming Function

        • Work with the Promotions Executive to communicate ideas for promotional materials and timelines to work within
        • Organize plan and coordinate the facilitation of community building and small group events that cater to specific communities within the broader Maccess community
        • Respond to general inquiries
        • Maintain strong communication with the Maccess
          Director fellow executives and volunteers
          • Collect statistics on the number of students attending events
          • Work closely with the Logistics Executive to ensure events are accessible



          Advertising & Promotions Function

          • Work with the Promotions Executive to communicate ideas for promotional materials and timelines to work within
          • Network with clubs services and community partners to find partners and promote these social events



          Other

          • Other duties as assigned by the Maccess
            Director
          • Provide feedback on the service
          • Attend executive meetings as scheduled
          • Be an active member of the Maccess community through attending events maintaining an online presence etc.
          • Be available for peer support shift coverage
          • Provide transition for the incoming Community Outreach Coordinator



          When submitting your resume please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form:

          1. Maccess is a peer support service for students with disabilities (both formally diagnosed and un-diagnosed) facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision* *Please note that Maccess is looking for members who have lived experience with disability (both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed). If you do not identify as disabled we recommend checking out other MSU services such as WGEN SHEC and more!

          2. Why is peer support important to you Please feel free to provide an example that highlights the skills prior experience and/or qualities you would bring to the role.


          Required Experience:

          Junior IC

          Reports to: Maccess Director Hours: 5-8 hours per week Term: Sept 1 to April 30When submitting your resume please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form:1. Maccess is a peer support service f...