Collective Reflection Layout/Graphics Lead- Social Issues Commission at Alma Mater Society of Queen's University Inc.

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic Design, Page Layout, Visual Identity, Project Coordination, Creative Direction, Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the oldest student association in Canada and has been a central student organization at Queen's since its founding in 1858. Today, the AMS acts as a service, advocacy, and governing body on behalf of all students enrolled in AMS-affiliated programs at Queen's University. The AMS is a not-for-profit entity created by the Society to ensure its continuing financial viability by overseeing the management of its services and associated financial affairs. It is bound by the By-laws and corporate philosophy of our Mission and Operating statements as set out in the AMS Constitution. In addition to providing wage-based service staff positions for students wanting employment, the AMS seeks to support the Society's broader objectives through the provisioning of a high quality, relevant range of student funded services, that provide a wide range of employment opportunities and meaningful out-of-classroom learning and skill acquisition experiences for students. Collective Reflections Layout/Graphics Lead Time Commitment: 2-7 hours per week Job Description: The Social Issues Commission (SIC) seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. Collective Reflections is an annual publication that strives to represent the diversity of Queen's students through poetry, prose, visual art, and all other printable mediums. Its mission is to provide a forum for creative expression within the Queen's and Kingston communities on a variety of topics and vectors of identity. Collective Reflections publishes submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics: disability and accessibility; racism and anti-racism; mental health/illness; Queer issues; and feminism. The Layout/Graphics Lead designs the visual identity of the publication, including page layouts and promotional graphics. CoRe Members will work alongside the Editor(s)-in-Chief to promote the publication, encourage student submissions, and curate the final publication. Responsibilities Respect and adhere to all AMS policies, procedures, and ethical standards Communicate regular updates to the Editor(s)-in-Chief regarding layout progress and photoshoot coordination Be familiar with and implement the mandate of Collective Reflections in all visual and design work Liaise with creative partners, including photographers, models, and graphic collaborators Brainstorm and contribute visual concepts for the publication design Coordinate with editors on the visual layout and integration of photoshoots in the final publication Attend AMS volunteer training and Social Issues Commission volunteer training Attend and fully participate in all in-person and virtual CoRe meetings Complete all assigned layout and design tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, inclusive, and respectful creative environment for contributors and collaborators Always serve as a professional and creative representative of the AMS and its mission Complete other job duties as assigned The AMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Responsibilities

The Layout/Graphics Lead is responsible for designing the visual identity and page layouts of the Collective Reflections publication. This includes coordinating photoshoots and collaborating with editors and creative partners to curate the final product.