Maccess Community Outreach Coordinators 2
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Job Description
Reports to: Maccess Director
Hours: 58 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 Community Outreach Coordinator is one of three members of the events team. They will primarily act as a liaison between Maccess and several student and communitybased 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 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 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
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
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Volunteer
