Programming Coordinator

Description: We're hiring a programming coordinator. This is a dynamic role that works closely with the executive director and communications director to develop, implement, and evaluate UR Pride's events and outward-facing operations. This will especially involve student engagement programming to support the on-campus 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Programming at UR Pride will have three primary facets: Education, Entertainment, and Outreach. This will be a hybrid role.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Developing engaging programming from concept to execution for UR Pride members and non-members from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
2. Evaluating program effectiveness, participation, enjoyment, etc.
3. Reaching out to community partners via email, text, social media, etc. to improve relations and develop programming that benefits both or all organization client/membership base.
4. In coordination with the Executive Director and Communications Director, engaging and training a pool of volunteers to assist with various dynamic aspects of UR Pride operations.
5. Maintaining a database of volunteers easily accessed by lead staff.

Qualifications

Experience in program development at an academic institution

Experience in facilitating programming

Background in marketing, community engagement, or similar

Familiarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ history, culture and modern concerns

Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and mutual aid

Demonstrated understanding of intersectional anti-oppressive practices both professionally and interpersonally

Demonstrated willingness to think laterally and solve problems creatively

Familiarity with a variety of online platforms and apps: Instagram, Google Drive, Trello, Doodle, etc.

Lived experience as 2SLGBTQIA+ will be considered an asset

Lived experience as BIPOC and/ or Indigi-queer will be considered an asset

Lived, current experience as a U of R student will be considered an asset