Maccess Training and Volunteer Coordinators (3)

Msumcmaster; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Training and Volunteer Coordinator to enhance inclusiveness for students with disabilities. This role involves organizing volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and training, fostering a supportive community. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills while advocating for disability awareness. Join a team committed to creating an inclusive campus environment through engaging programming and events. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the drive to support others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Understanding of critical disability theory and ableism.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizing recruitment and scheduling of volunteers.
• Facilitating training for volunteers once a semester.

Skills

Awareness of intersectionality

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Ability to challenge dominant views

Commitment and dedication

Education

Previous Leadership Experience

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Reports to: Maccess Director

Term: Sept 1 to April 30

Hours: 5-8 hours per week

When submitting your resume, please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form:

1. Maccess is a peer support service for students with disabilities, facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision?
2. What skills, prior experience and/or qualities do you bring to the role?

Maccess aims to build and maintain a campus that celebrates, advocates, and ensures inclusiveness in the area of disability. We provide programming and events in an effort to establish a sense of community for those that self-identify as having disabilities or as disabled. In addition, Maccess strives to advocate on the behalf of students in a proactive and affirmative fashion and provide educational programming on and opportunities to learn about critical disability studies.

Please note this posting will close Monday, May 19 at 11:59pm.

The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for organizing the recruitment of new volunteers, as well as the scheduling and coordination of volunteers and executives. The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Maccess Coordinator to create a supportive community of volunteers, who will help facilitate, maintain and advertise the Maccess space, social events, workshops and campaigns. The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will also coordinate with executive members well in advance of events and campaigns to organize volunteers in a thoughtful and resourceful way. The Training and Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Maccess Coordinator and the Training Resources Research Assistant to design and facilitate training for Maccess volunteers once a semester.

Please note this job description is currently under review; duties and title are subject to change.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Maccess (i.e. intersectionality, critical disability theory, ableism, human rights, mentalism/sanism, disability history, intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege).
• Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment and dedication.

Effort & Responsibility

• Ability to work in a team and act as a support.
• Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus.
• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the Maccess.

Working Conditions

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work.
• Most work can be completed in a shared office space.

Training and Experience

• Previous Leadership Experience.
• Necessary training will be provided.

Equipment

• Personal computer.

Full job description can be found here.