Racial Ethnic and Cultural Inclusion Lead 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

Communication, Organization, Ownership, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Thinking, Planning, Prioritization, Execution, Team Supervision, Conflict Resolution, Policy Work, Advocacy

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. Racial Ethnic and Cultural Inclusion (REC) Coordinator Job Description The Social Issues Commission (SIC) seeks to facilitate dialogue, education, and engagement on all matters related to equity, identity, and anti-oppression. REC seeks to examine the ways in which forms of racism and race discrimination intersect with issues of gender, class, sexuality and disability to deepen the Queens community’s understanding of oppression and to explore possible strategies for combatting it. Job Competencies: Communication Organization Ownership Cultural Sensitivity Job Duties: Support and collaborate with other SIC staff and volunteers Report to SIC External for student-facing programming (i.e. educational and social programming) Report to SIC Internal for hiring, training, and policy work (i.e. amplifying voice at foster culture of collaboration to reflect the intersectionality of issues around race, ethnicity and culture) Continue/establish REC capstone events, including Equity Gala and focusing on building cultural sensitivity and community Maintain close communication with Yellow House (YH) and Student Experience Office (SEO) to minimize overlap and amplify student voices to inform YH and SEO Attend all training sessions to become familiar with the department and adhere to the general operations of the department Build a consistent stream of awareness and education campaigning throughout the year (e.g. social media, boothing, events) to amplify diverse cultures at Queen's University in an informed manner (i.e., it is important to recognize BIPOC are not a monolithic group) Create spaces for students interested in work around race, ethnicity and culture to participate in advocacy and policy work (e.g. Equity Town Hall, Equity Caucus, Student Voices Week, Culture Fair) Exhibit a working knowledge of service staff portfolios Monitor volunteer performance to ensure it is being performed to established standards to mitigate disciplinary action in accordance with established procedures and notify Senior Managers of any issues that arise Ensure all complaints are addressed and handled professionally, leaving the customer with a positive resolution Assist with new employee training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to set a positive example for your team Facilitate a smooth transition process Complete all assigned tasks efficiently and attentively Respect and adhere to all company policies, procedures and ethical standards Attend and fully participate in all in-person and virtual meetings Maintain timely communication with your direct supervisor 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 supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goal Maintain regular office hours 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

Lead initiatives to facilitate dialogue and education on racial, ethnic, and cultural inclusion while combating oppression within the Queen's community. Coordinate student-facing programming, manage volunteers, and collaborate with university offices to amplify diverse student voices.