Diversity & Equity Network Social and Political Advocacy Coordinators

**Note: This JD is under review and may have minor changes prior to starting, pending approval

MSU Diversity & Equity Network exists in order to celebrate, unite, and advocate with the variety of diverse groups on campus within the realm of race, ethnicity, culture, faith, and Indigenous affairs. In order to
accomplish this, we help to plan, support and promote events that allow McMaster students to fully experience the differences that make our campus unique. 

Recognizing the state of inequity on campus, our service acts to advocate for an inclusive environment in which marginalized groups feel welcome and free to embrace their identity. 

Please note this posting will close on Tuesday, July 1 at 11:59pm (EST). 

The Social and Political Advocacy Coordinator
is responsible for creating and implementing campaigns and workshops that seek to educate and raise awareness in the McMaster community. These events will be predicated on an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and intersectional framework. 

The advocacy work will be carried out in the form of large and small-scale educational campaigns, working closely with the Programming Coordinator(s) and the Resources Executive.
The Social and Political Advocacy Coordinator will supervise a committee of volunteers who will work toward the implementation of these campaigns. In addition, the Social and Political Advocacy Coordinator will maintain partnerships with McMaster and community partners, and help establish
Diversity & Equity Network amongst the broader Hamilton community. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Organizational and time management skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Diversity & Equity Network 

• Strong communication skills 

• Event planning experience is an asset 

• Ability to lead a team and work with others to execute campaigns and workshops 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Effort required to integrate various individuals and groups on campus so as to ensure an inclusive environment for all 

• Effort to think creatively 

• Effort required to plan and execute events 

• Responsible for maintaining
  an appropriate and positive image of the MSU 

Working Conditions  

• Most work can be completed in a shared office space 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

Training and Experience 

• Event planning experience is an asset 

• Participation in all Diversity & Equity Network Training sessions required (provided) 

• Previous experience working in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive environment is an asset 

Equipment 

• Use of personal computer 

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the full job description. 

Reports to: Diversity & Equity Network Assistant Director  

Hours: 10 hrs per week, variable hours in the summer for prep   

Contract term: September 1 - April 30

Type: volunteer