Title: BIPOC Student Organizer

Job’s Purpose:

Working in anti-oppression and anti-racism frameworks, this position is responsible for organizing Association-sponsored initiatives and events in partnership with BIPOC constituencies within the Trent community. As a central point of contact for BIPOC support initiatives by the Association, this position is also responsible for being a resource to BIPOC students to ensure equitable access and engagement with Association resources and services.

Wage & Hours: $19.05/hr, 15 hrs/wk

Work Terms: 


  • 1 staff, May - April (up to 52 weeks)

  • Statutory holiday pay (20% of 4-week average weekly earnings)

  • Potential work over reading week and exam periods; winter break off)

  • 6 paid sick shifts

  • 4% vacation pay on gross

Description Summary:

  • Work in collaboration with the Vice President Campaigns & Equity and members of the Board to develop, organize and deliver educational campaigns and events to increase awareness of racial inequities, support initiatives and resources for BIPOC students within the Trent community.

  • Help maintain BIPOC Student Spaces on campus as needed, coordinating bookings and student use of spaces throughout the year.

  • Work to promote knowledge about the impacts of racial injustice on individuals and communities within Trent University.

  • Work with the Executive, General Manager, and the Association Resource Manager to effectively implement the recommendations of the Association's Anti-Racism Review as approved by the Board of Directors.

  • Responsible for fostering positive relationships between the Association and BIPOC communities, student clubs and community organizations by helping bring visibility to BIPOC student perspectives regarding the programs and services available to the community.

  • Work in collaboration with the elections committee, the Community Coordinator, and other Executives of the Association to gather input from BIPOC students and help see it be implemented.

  • Liaise with Trent Staff and Administration, equity and constituency organizations and the Association to facilitate engagement with events and initiatives to support BIPOC students on a regular basis.This includes but is not limited to The Elders Gathering, TUNA’s Annual Powwow, and Cultural Outreach.

  • In collaboration with the Vice President Campaigns and Equity and other Board members, gather feedback from students to assess race relations on campus and evaluate the campus climate for BIPOC students on an annual basis.

  • Organize on-campus/digital events and advocacy initiatives that inspire positive social change and demonstrate the Association’s commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racism on behalf of its members.

  • Assist the Vice President Campaigns and Equity to coordinate delegations to attend CFS meetings and its constituency/caucus meetings.

Reports To:

  • General Manager

  • Association Resource Manager

  • Communications Manager

Education:

Current and returning undergraduate students attending Trent University are encouraged to apply.

Experience Required:

  • Computer skills.

  • Must have excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written).

  • Works collaboratively with others.

  • Ability to work independently.

Effort:

  • Extended periods of standing and speaking with others in person.

  • Ability to multitask, shift priorities with frequent interruptions.

  • Ability to reprioritize work based on new/unexpected issues that arise.

  • Actively listening to questions and concerns and responding with detailed responses.

  • Use of discretion, tact, and empathy to community members and students in sensitive situations.

  • Regular lifting and moving of Association supplies.

Working Conditions:

  • Maintaining confidentiality of information.

  • Noisy environments.

  • Unavoidable busy periods.

  • Potentially stressful situations with students requiring support.

  • Working independently and as part of a team.

Training:
Mandatory trainings (i.e. AODA, Anti-Oppression), TCSA Orientation, and other training where available.

To apply, email a copy of your resume and cover letter to the Association Resource Manager at boardresource@trentcentral.ca

Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 to be considered for this role. Cover letters may be addressed to the Trent Central Student Association or Hiring Committee. Please be sure to indicate your name and the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. 

Due to the volume of applications, follow-up should only be expected by candidates who have been selected to interview for the position. 

The Trent Central Student Association is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our membership and creates equal opportunity for all applicants. The Association encourages applicants from BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled and other diverse communities that meet the requirements of the job posting to apply. We suggest applicants introduce themselves, their stories and lived experiences in their cover letter to their level of comfort, particularly if lived experience provides equivalent or additional qualifications. Prioritization will be given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), Queer, Trans, or disabled.

Should you be contacted for an interview, please identify any accommodation you may require based on language, disability, health status, or place of residence. Upon hiring, efforts will be made to enable all candidates to perform the required duties. However, it is recognized that freedom from discrimination can be achieved only insofar as these qualities do not clearly prevent the performance of required duties.

The Association prohibits and will also work to counter discrimination on the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, creed, clerical or lay status, sex or gender, pregnancy or health status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (except as required by statute), marital status, family status (parent/child relationship), number of dependents, disability, political or religious affiliation or belief, membership in legal associations, place of residence, or any other related grounds to ameliorate the status of a specific group and all harassment or discrimination they may face.