Job Posting: Pride Summer Program Coordinator

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starter to help plan and facilitate Swift Current Pride Week and other LGBTQ+ friendly events in Swift Current and southwest Saskatchewan. This position will be 30 hours a week for 8 weeks. The anticipated start date is May 15, 2018.

 

Hourly Wage: $15

 

Job Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist in building welcoming and inclusive communities for LGBTQ2 people and allies through visibility, partnerships and community events in Southwest Saskatchewan

• Assist with planning & overseeing Swift Current Pride Week festival

  • Coordinate volunteers for Swift Current Pride Week & other LGBTQ2 summer events

  • Seek sponsors

  • Create advertising

  • Social media

  • Send invitations

  • Write follow up reports

• Responsible for writing and posting blog posts & other social media content

• Connect with other organizations to plan and carryout LGBTQ2 community building events rural communities in southwest Saskatchewan

• Represent Southwest Saskatchewan Pride at community events like Market Square, Picnic in the Park, Windscape

• Develop information on LGBTQ2 resources in southwest Saskatchewan

 

Requirements:

• Must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs program

  • 16-30 years old

  • Registered as a full-time student during the preceding and upcoming year.

  • Legally entitled to work in Saskatchewan.

• Valid driver’s license

• Familiarity with the work of Southwest Saskatchewan Pride

• Experience working with LGBTQ+ adults and youth

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and committed to building diverse and welcoming communities

• Proficient at Microsoft Office

• Own vehicle is an asset

• Some post-secondary education is an asset

• Experience with event planning and volunteer coordination is an asset

• Must obtain Safe Places Certification, which involves an online training program, and a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screen

 

Please send a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience to swiftcurrentpride@gmail.com by Wed. May 2, 2018.