Maccess Resources Executives 2
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Job Description
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 facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision
2. What skills prior experience and/or qualities do you bring to the role
Please note this posting will close Monday May 19 at 11:59pm.
The Resources Executive will create and maintain an online and offline (mobile) resource library for the McMaster Community. They will work with internal and external partners to ensure that the general student population is aware of the available services. One part of that will be connecting with clubs groups and services around McMaster. The collection of materials requires a basic comfort with traveling around Hamilton to find the different services available to students. They will also collect manuals articles and books related but not limited to the topics of intersectionality critical disability theory ableism and human rights mentalism/sanism disability history etc. They will also be responsible for coordinating articles for the Silhouette as the editor for Maccess and in making sure writers are scheduled every two weeks.
If you are interested in this position but believe there exists any accessibility concerns surrounding the requirements of the job please email the Maccess Coordinator 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 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
- Writing and editing skills
- Research skills and critical thinking abilities
- Knowledge regarding ability based resources on campus is an asset
Effort & Responsibility
- Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the Maccess
Working Conditions
- Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
- Some travel in Hamilton may be
- Most work can be completed in a shared office space
Training and Experience
- Necessary training will be provided
Equipment
- Personal computer
Full job description can be found here
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 facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision
2. What skills prior experience and/or qualities do you bring to the role
Employment Type
Volunteer
