Title: Freedom Lounge Ambassador

Job’s Purpose:
 The Freedom Lounge Ambassador serves the membership by promoting the related activities of the Association. Working under the direction of the Vice President Campaigns and Equity, BIPOC Student Organizer, and the General Manager, the Freedom Lounge Ambassador is intended to be a key support in the organization of student initiatives. They will also regularly be expected to facilitate student awareness and engagement with these opportunities.

Wage & Hours: $18.64/hour, 10 to 13 hours/week

Work Terms: 


  • 1 staff, September 2024 to April 2025 (up to 34 weeks; excluding winter break)

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

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

  • 4 paid sick shifts

  • 4% vacation pay on gross

Description Summary:

  • Regularly work to advertise and promote all Freedom Lounge related services, events and campaigns offered to students by the Association.

  • Work with executives and staff to help develop and implement programs on campus focused on antiracism, equity, and inclusion

  • 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.

  • Provide ongoing support to existing Freedom Lounge student programs delivered by the Association, such as Beading Circle, etc., and more.

  • Assist with the planning and setup of events (may be unrelated to portfolio); regularly attending these events and engaging with membership.

  • Provide specific and accurate information related to the Freedom Lounge, supplementary funding opportunities offered by the Association, Trent-managed student services, and other ongoing Association activities or events (may be unrelated to student portfolio).

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

  • Sit on a relevant constituency group through the Canadian Federation of Students.

  • Liaise with student cultural groups on events, campaigns and relevant initiatives.

  • Host weekly office hours in the Freedom Lounge

Reports To:

  • General Manager

  • Association Resource Manager

  • BIPOC Student Organizer

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

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

Applications should be received by 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 23rd, 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. Prioritization will be given to applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), Queer, Trans, or disabled. 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. 

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.