QTBIPOC Advisory Board at Alma Mater Society

Kingston, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Organization, Ownership, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Creativity, Analytical Thinking, Planning, Prioritization, Execution

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. Job Summary The Queen’s Journal is an entirely student-run newspaper at Queen’s University. The paper was founded in 1873 and has been continually published ever since. The Journal publishes a bi-weekly print edition and regular online content throughout the year. Job Competencies Communication Organization Ownership Collaboration Cultural Sensitivity Creativity Job Duties Formally meet with The Journal's Editor(s) in Chief and/or Production Manager once per month to discuss goals for the publication and how The Journal can improve its reporting on vulnerable communities, race, and I-EDIAA issues Review pitches and articles reporting on race, I-EDIAA, and vulnerable communities as they come up in a timely manner Work with The Journal's Editor(s)-in-Chief and/or Managing Editor to diversify and bring equity to every aspect of The Journal's operations, including but not limited to policy, the Masthead, community outreach, and interactions with vulnerable communities Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the service and adhere to the general operations of the department Be on-call on during press days to complete requests filed for the QTBIPOC Advisory Board Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor Attend and fully participate in all in person and virtual meetings Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Strive to foster a warm, comfortable and respectful atmosphere for all Always serve as a representative of the AMS and its mission statement Complete other job duties as assigned Job Requirements Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Working Conditions Interaction and collaboration with coworkers, management and the Queen’s community 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 role involves formally meeting monthly with The Journal's leadership to discuss publication goals and improvements regarding reporting on vulnerable communities, race, and I-EDIAA issues. Responsibilities also include reviewing relevant articles, working to diversify operations across all aspects of The Journal, and being on-call during press days.