The Student's Society of McGill University (SSMU) is currently hiring. With over 20,000 members, SSMU's role is to represent students and to offer services since 1908.

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Comptant plus de 20,000 membres, le rôle de l’AÉUM a été de représenter les étudiants de premier cycle et de leur offrir des services depuis l’année 1908. 

The Union for Gender Empowerment (UGE) is a feminist and trans positive Service of the
SSMU that strives to provide services to marginalized peoples in a safe(r) space. This
includes an intersectional anti-oppressive mandate that centers the following values:
● Anti-racism
● Anti-colonialism
● Anti-capitalist
● Anti-ableism
● Queer positive
● Harm reduction

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Organize and run one staffer training each semester;
2. Conceptualize workshops based on the current needs of the population;
3. Facilitate workshops and presentations for external and internal organizations;
4. Collaborate with Outreach Coordinator in communicating with organizations and
scheduling workshops for external and internal organizations;
5. Provide support to staffing volunteers who seek to develop their skills by including
them into the facilitations of workshops at the coordinator’s discretion;
6. Update the UGE Manual for the use of future staffers and collective members;
7. Attend regular collective meetings.

1. English essential, French an asset;
2. Public speaking skills;
3. Attended and/or facilitated anti-oppression-focused workshops;
4. Ability to conduct independent research;
5. Degree or current major in related field (gender studies, post-colonial studies,
education, etc.);
6. Interest in seeking out partner organizations to collaborate with;
7. Highly organized and reliable;
8. Ability to work independently and take initiative;
9. Experience with workshop planning, both collaborative and unilateral;
10. Experience with consensus-based decision making an asset;
11. Integrity, good planning skills, interpersonal skills, high degree of organizational skills;
12. Priority will be given to applicants who are BIPOC, living with disabilities or from
marginalized backgrounds. If you would like your application to be considered under
this by-line, please mention it on your cover letter.

• Paid position: $14.74 per hour
• Term: 1 December, 2021 - 31 May, 2022
• Contract: 150 hours
• Application closes November 30th, 2021, 11:59PM

At the SSMU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. If you require accommodation(s) for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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A l’AÉUM, nous sommes engagés à promouvoir un environnement inclusif et accessible où
tout le monde se sent estimé, respecté et supporté. Nous sommes attachés à construire une
équipe dont les effectifs témoignent de la diversité de notre communauté. Si vous avez
besoin d’aménagements au cours du processus de recrutement ou d’entrevue, s’il vous plait,
faites-le nous savoir et nous travaillerons avec vous afin de répondre à vos besoins.