Pride Community Centre (PCC) - Community Facilitation Coordinator
Pride Community Centre (PCC) - Community Facilitation Coordinator
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Job Description
This posting closes Wednesday May 21 at 11:59pm
**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site please complete this application form: September 1 April 30
Supervisor: PCC Director
Remuneration: Volunteer
Hours: 8 hours per week
The Community Facilitation Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all welcome meetings and community groups held by the PCC. This includes booking rooms organizing and training community group facilitators and promoting meeting times and locations of all groups. The ideal candidate is compassionate can facilitate discussion has leadership skills and has a strong working knowledge of safe space policy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Prior experience attending or planning leadership conferences or workshops is an asset
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Oneonone communication skills is an asset
- Organizational and time management skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills for conflict resolution and mediation
- Being aware of LGTBQ2SI and mental health resources on and off campus
- An understanding of Safe(r) Spaces
- Ability to coordinate and lead a team of volunteers to ensure successful completion of tasks
- In depth understanding of current LGBTQ2SI and equityrelated issues
- Ability to open dialogue on LGBTQ2SI issues and to facilitate group discussions
Effort & Responsibility
- Continuing knowledge of topics related to the position
- Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all individuals accessing the PCC and peer support services
- Effort required to think creatively
- Expected to interact closely with groups of students and volunteers
Working Conditions
- Meeting location may vary
- Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
Training and Experience
- Previous leadership and group facilitation experience is an asset
- Necessary training will be provided and required
Equipment
- Use of Personal Computer
- Appropriate safety equipment to be used during all athletic events
Supervisory & Administrative Function
- Planning creating and standardizing creative sessions for support group programming.
- Working with the Director to supervise facilitators for welcome meetings.
- Aid the Coordinator and the rest of the executive team in the planning and execution of September and January training workshops.
- Aid in the creation and delivery of community
group facilitator training. - Complete space bookings EOHSS forms and other logistical duties in conjunction with the PCC Director
- Collect feedback on the community groups from both group facilitators and attendees and make changes accordingly.
Communications Function
- Communicate incoming issues to PCC Director
- Work with thePCC Coordinator to ensure welcome meetings and community groups are meeting the needs of students.
- Maintain strong communication with the PCC Coordinator other executives and volunteers.
- Maintain strong communication with all support group facilitators supporting them wherever necessary.
- Create a transition report for the incoming Community. Facilitation Coordinator in consultation with the PCC Coordinator.
Advertising & Promotions Function
- Work with Promotions Coordinator to ensure that relevant information is properly circulated to relevant communities.
Financial & Budgeting Function
- Develop a budget forsupport group programming. alongside the PCC Director
- Inform thePCC Coordinator of all potential expenses.
- Retain receipts related to expenditures to receive reimbursement.
Other
- Organize and oversee workshops discussion groups and other such meetings on a weekly basis
usually in the form of welcome meetings. - Provide regular updates to thePCC Director.
- Attend Executive Meetings as scheduled.
- Be an active member of the PCC Community.
- Other duties as assigned by the PCC Director.
**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site please complete this application form: 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 Mtis and Inuit persons members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIAidentified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact Human Resources by email at Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Volunteer
