Maccess Logistics Executive(s)

Reports to: Maccess Director   

Hours:  5-8 hours per week   

Term: Sept 1 to April 30 

When submitting your resume, please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form: 

1. Maccess is a peer support service for students with disabilities (both formally diagnosed and un-diagnosed), facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision?* *Please note that Maccess is looking for members who have lived experience with disability (both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed). If you do not identify as disabled, we recommend checking out other MSU services such as WGEN, SHEC, and more! 

2. Why is peer support important to you? Please feel free to provide an example that highlights the skills, prior experience, and/or qualities you would bring to the role.

Maccess
aims to build and maintain a campus that celebrates, advocates, and ensures inclusiveness in the area of disability.  We provide programming and events in an effort to
establish a sense of community for those that self-identify as having disabilities or as disabled. In addition, Maccess strives to advocate on the behalf of students in a proactive and affirmative fashion and provide educational programming on and opportunities to learn about critical disability studies. 

Please note this posting will close Thursday, May 28 at 11:59pm. 

The Logistics Executive is one of the members of MSU Maccess’ executive team. Primarily, they will
be responsible for organizing the logistics of Maccess events. This includes: booking rooms and equipment for events, scheduling events, managing set-up and takedown of events, and ensuring events are as accessible as possible. The Logistics Executive should be knowledgeable on accessibility best practices as they will be used as a consultant when planning events.  

If you are interested in this position but believe there exists any accessibility concerns surrounding the requirements of the job, please email the Maccess Coordinator at maccess@msu.mcmaster.ca to discuss how the position may be modified to fit your needs. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with Maccess (i.e.
  intersectionality, critical disability theory, ableism, and human rights, mentalism/sanism, disability history, intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege). 

• Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views 

• Organizational and time management skills 

• Interpersonal skills 

• Communication skills 

• Creativity 

• Knowledge regarding
  ability-based resources on campus is an asset 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus 

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the Maccess 

• Effort required to integrate various individuals and on campus groups to ensure an inclusive environment during all events and campaigns 

Working Conditions 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

• Most work can be completed in a shared office space 

Training and Experience 

• Necessary training will be provided 

Equipment 

• Personal computer 

Major Responsibilities

Event Planning Function 

• In conjunction with the Executives and the Director, plan, organize, and execute all campaigns and events. This includes: 

• Booking rooms and equipment for events 

• Scheduling events 

• Managing set-up and takedown of events 

• Ensuring that events are accessible during all stages of planning the event 

• Type of work and duties will vary from event to event based on the needs of participants and the nature of the event 

Communications Function  

• Respond to general inquiries 

• Maintain strong communication with the Maccess
  Director, fellow executives, and volunteers 

• Promote integration of students with disabilities on campus 

• Work closely with the Promotions Executive to ensure events are promoted in a timely and effective manner 

• Work closely with the Volunteer & Training Coordinators to ensure volunteers participate and are informed on any events or campaigns 

Other

• Other duties as assigned by the Maccess
  Director 

• Provide feedback on the service 

• Attend executive meetings as scheduled 

• Be an active member of the Maccess community through attending events, maintaining an online presence, etc. 

• Be available for peer support shift coverage 

• Provide transition for the incoming Logistics Executive 

When submitting your resume, please also submit a Word document (in place of a traditional cover letter) answering the following questions. Please note that answers can be point form: 

1. Maccess is a peer support service for students with disabilities (both formally diagnosed and un-diagnosed), facilitated by students with disabilities. How do you feel that you fit into this vision?* *Please note that Maccess is looking for members who have lived experience with disability (both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed). If you do not identify as disabled, we recommend checking out other MSU services such as WGEN, SHEC, and more! 

2. Why is peer support important to you? Please feel free to provide an example that highlights the skills, prior experience, and/or qualities you would bring to the role.