LGBTQ+ Resource Center Student Staff

Position Title:  LGBTQ+ Resource Center Student Staff

Semester/Year:  2024 Spring Semester

Total Positions Available:  1

Hours:  Up to 10 hrs a week

Supervisor:  Mace McDonald 

Pay rate:  $15 per hour 

Start Date:  January 22, 2024 

End Date:  May 10, 2024

Description

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Hobart and William Smith Colleges plans and coordinates campus-wide programs and services to enhance the community's understanding and appreciation of LGBTQIA+ people, themes and needs. The Resource Center Student Staff position is an integral part to help plan and implement programs, assist with trainings, manage social media, and staff the physical space in deCordova Hall. Student Staff are often members of the LGBTQ+ community or allies looking to build a positive and inclusive community on campus.

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center is looking for a student staff member to complete our team for the 2024 spring semester.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a set weekly schedule staffing the resource center in the afternoons / evenings with two other student staff and the Associate Director. Hours may vary for programming needs / additional responsibilities.
• Support active and passive programming and educational efforts, such as tabling or managing an event. Student employees typically take the lead on individual programs each semester with guidance from the LGBTQ+ Resource Center Associate Director. We work as a team to create social and educational events each semester.
• Aid in communication and outreach support for the Resource Center, to include: social media management, email support, connecting with campus and community partners, developing advertisements for small programs, and ultimately connect and raise awareness of our efforts to the student body.
• Participate meaningfully in weekly meetings with other Resource Center staff including routine one-on-ones during the semester with the Resource Center Associate Director.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary throughout the semester.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Desire to be a supporter of LGBTQ+ issues and concerns and advocate through education and programming.
• Previous experience with project and event management and/or transferable skills.
• Understanding of and/or potential experience leading social media management.
• Possess extremely strong communication skills and be willing to take initiative
• Strong customer service orientation: positive, helpful, resourceful
• Ability to work independently with guidance but minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain reliability with attendance and consistency of performance.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a statement of interest and resume (letter is encouraged, but not required- why you feel you are the right candidate for the position). You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information and/ or for an interview.