Application Deadline: Sunday, February 25, 2018 11:59pm
Start Date: March 12, 2018
Wage: 35 hours/week, $19.15/hour (+ benefits); 3-month contract with biweekly renewals; some evening and weekend work will be required.

This is a temporary position as a replacement for an employee on leave. The contract will be for an initial three months followed by biweekly renewals.

The Quebec Public Interest Research Group at McGill University (QPIRG-McGill) is a student-funded non-profit organization that conducts research, education, and action on a variety of social justice and environmental issues at McGill and in the Montreal community. We are looking for a dynamic, approachable, and resourceful person committed to social and environmental justice to fill a 35-hour/week position as Outreach and Promotions Coordinator.

Tasks and responsibilities:

– Initiating, coordinating, and developing, alongside other core staff, QPIRG-McGill’s annual event series (Culture Shock, Social Justice Days, Radical Research Days), other popular education activities (workshops, film screenings, etc), and other events, and in particular event outreach;
– Organizing volunteer McGill-based recruitment events (Activities Nights, Open House) and regular volunteer trainings;
– Publicizing QPIRG-McGill through posters, newspaper advertising, media outlets, and by networking with campus and grassroots community groups;
– Designing and producing promotional materials (posters, flyers, etc);
– Maintaining QPIRG-McGill website, listservs, social media accounts and general online presence;
– Overseeing QPIRG-McGill tech needs, including public use computers, printers and so on;
– Organizing annual training for the Board of Directors and assist in the organization of the Annual General Meeting of QPIRG-McGill;
– Offering support to the Board of Directors;
– Liaising with McGill and community organizations in Montreal to ensure campus community link, including promoting co-sponsorships and endorsements;
– Liaising with the Students’ Society of McGill University and the Post-Graduate Student Society;
– Shared responsibility for conducting hiring processes, supervising summer staff and part-time staff alongside other coordinators and Board of Directors;
– Participating in collective office management and administration;
– Fulfilling QPIRG’s mandate to function as a resource center by providing resources, referrals, information, training and workshops to QPIRG working groups, and allied student and community organizations.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

– Good understanding of the structure and day-to-day operations of non-profits and/or community organizations (ie. board, staff and volunteers)
– Excellent knowledge and awareness of political, social, economic and environmental issues
– Commitment to the principles of QPIRG-McGill’s mandate and its realization
– Anti-oppression analysis and proficiency in applying this to all levels of decision-making
– Experience in and commitment to consensus/anti-hierarchical decision-making
– Ability to work with a broad range of people and political perspectives
– Ability to work both autonomously and with others in a highly collaborative work environment

Required Skills:

– Experience with mobilization, activist and community organizing (paid or unpaid)
– Experience in coordination, project management, and event planning
– Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
– Experience working with student and community groups
– Proven experience developing promotional materials (print and web)
– Fluent in English with strong English writing skills
– Excellent time management skills
– Proven experience facilitating workshops and meetings
– Familiarity with QPIRG-McGill and the PIRG network
– Comfort and experience with public speaking
– Ability to work under pressure and high levels of stress
– Experience with consensus-based decision making processes.

Assets

– Excellent ability to write and speak in French
– Experience with Photoshop & InDesign
– Strong knowledge of WordPress
– Familiarity with McGill University, its institutions, and the campus milieu
– Experience and familiarity with social media for non-profits (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc).
– Experience with conflict resolution and mediation

QPIRG values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities bring to our organization. We encourage, among others, Indigenous people, people of colour, disabled people, people identifying as LGBTQI, women, formerly incarcerated or institutionalized people, immigrants and people from working class backgrounds to apply. This list is not exhaustive, and we encourage applicants to describe other experiences of marginalization. We also understand that applicants may experience a number of these identities simultaneously in ways that reinforce and complicate their experience. We encourage these individuals to apply for this position, and to describe their unique contributions and perspectives in their applications. Work experience at QPIRG is not a pre-requisite for the position, nor will it privilege your application. Please indicate in your proposal if you would like to be considered for employment equity (full hiring policy available upon request). In order to encourage a diverse range of applicants, QPIRG-McGill is committed to providing training for this position. We encourage anyone with many of the qualifications, even if this does not include all, to still apply.

We regret that the QPIRG-McGill office is not currently wheelchair-accessible and is up two flights of stairs.

Position Details:

Wage: 35 hours/week, $19.15/hour (+ benefits); three-month contract with biweekly renewals; some evening and weekend work will be required

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 11:59pm

Start Date: March 12, 2018

To apply, send CV and cover letter to:

QPIRG-McGill Hiring Committee
3647 University, Montreal, QC H3A 2B3
fax: (514) 398-8976
Email staffcomm.qpirg@gmail.com with “For Outreach and Promotion Coordinator” in subject line.

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place the week of February 26th-March 2nd.

If you have questions please email us or call (514) 398-7432. To learn more about QPIRG please visit our website at www.qpirgmcgill.org.