Equity & Accessibility Project Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie Student Union

Dalhousie Student Union

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

E&A Project Coordinator

About the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU): The DSU represents the collective voice of over 18,000 students in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The DSU advocates for student rights, builds community on campus through events, supports over 300 societies, and provides focused services to foster a supportive and positive student experience.

Overview:

Under the direction of the Manager of the Equity and Accessibility Office (E&A Office), the E&A Project Coordinator position will help in the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives which will support the DSU's commitment to creating a campus and organization that is welcoming and inclusive.

The E&A Project Coordinator will assist the E&A Office Manager in the implementation of the office's annual goals and strategies focused on awareness, promotion and support for a multitude of marginalized communities and identities.

The E&A Project Coordinator will help develop and lead a team of students to carry out tasks in support of the DSU Vice-President Internals' annual goal plan.

Qualifications:

Project management

- demonstrates a passion for learning new things and enjoys a variety of work

Enthusiastic about learning new things and taking initiative
The ability to handle a fastpaced work environment
Selfmotivated working effectively and independently
Strong work ethic setting and achieving goals
Effective communicator understanding the benefits of clarity
Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships within all levels of the DSU
Cultural competency in diversity, inclusion, and social justice issues
Experience with events and outreach initiatives considered an asset
Experience with advocacy and lobbying considered an asset

Duties:

Assists the E & A Office Manager in gathering, researching and analyzing topics, theory and data with issues impacting marginalized communities and identities;
Organizes and implements projects, events and strategies related to the Office's supports for students in coordination with the Office Managers and DSU Executives;
Performs duties including tabling, outreach, promotions, projectbased work, briefing notes, office tasks, and other tasks as needed;
Supports advocacy and lobby efforts;
Works with the E & A Office Manager to ensure the effective operation of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Training services
Supports and directs project team in performing various duties and projects in coordination with the E & A Office Manager and DSU Executive Officers.
Complete all other duties as directed by their supervisor,

Requirements:

Must be a registered Dalhousie student for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025

This Opportunity runs from May 2024 to April 2025. This Position pays $17.30 per hour averaging between 5-8 hours a week.