STUDENT- LGBTQ Center Student Coordinator for Community Engagement

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

8h•$16

About The Position

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Requirements

Previous experience with leadership, event planning, and/or community engagement preferred
Must be available for staff training at the beginning of each semester employed (the weekend before classes start), which will be compensated
Must have demonstrated knowledge of historically marginalized students’ experiences and needs
Must always carry oneself as a representative of the LGBTQ Center, a student leader, and a role model for one's communities and Ithaca College
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with Center documents, meetings, conversations, and visitors
Must be enrolled as a student at Ithaca College
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Must be in good academic standing for the term prior to starting and during the entire period of employment

Responsibilities

Plan and implement initiatives and events for LGBTQ+ students
Communicate with the LGBTQ+ student community to determine their needs and the campus climate
Demonstrate ability or willingness to communicate proactively with supervisors and peers.
Promote Center programming and participate in outreach activities to raise the visibility of the Center
Assist the Director and Pride Fellow with planning and implementing LGBTQ Center staple programming (e.g. Welcome Reception, Lavender Graduation, and others)
Collaborate with other student staff and campus partners on programming and outreach.
Develop informational and educational materials on LGBTQ+ topics for the campus community
Provide support for LGBTQ Center events
Greet visitors to the LGBTQ Center and actively foster a welcoming, inclusive environment
Provide general office support and maintenance of the Center
Provide peer-to-peer support and referrals for students who need resources
Work 6 hours a week for the LGBTQ Center, which includes weekly one-hour staff meetings and weekly half-hour supervisor meetings.