Rainbow Initiatives Manager

University of Agriculture Faisalabad•Anchorage, AK

1d•$14

About The Position

The MSS Rainbow Initiatives Manager engages in community building and outreach, outward education efforts, campaigns, trainings, content creation, and program support for Multicultural Student Services and the Pride Center/Rainbow Initiatives at UAA. Students in this position will assist in staffing the Pride Center, affinity program development, marketing, content development and community engagement among students with marginalized identities. The students in this position will have opportunities to engage in professional development and other types of skill building such as: workshops, webinars, and conferences (national, state and community level). In addition to their lived experience, students will have access to professional development to build upon already demonstrated knowledge and commitment to working with communities of color across multiple intersecting dimensions of difference such as Queer & Trans People of Color, students with disabilities, and neurodivergent students, Students are expected to work about 12 hrs/week during the school year with some peak times throughout the semester. This position pays $13.55/hour. Ongoing duties include: opening and closing the Pride Center, following center procedures to create a safe and brave space for students; staffing the center; collaborating with campus partners to develop events and programs; and serving as a student leader on campus. Part of managing a center is ensuring harmony and safety. The person in this position will lead and assist in developing educational programs and campaigns including ally training and identity-based affirming programs including support for our Queer Resilience program. This role develops marketing content for social media, posters on campus, and newsletters. The Rainbow Manager has numerous opportunities for leadership and professional development including attending virtual or in person trainings. Our jobs and environment are directly affected by social and political happenings. It’s also connected directly to our identities so it’s very personal! This can be exciting and distressing. Know that you have a place and people to process and decompress with! Our jobs involve serving others but please always prioritize your wellness and care. Think about sustainability and the variables time can introduce. We understand and encourage you to take care of yourselves, your wellness and your academics. This position has scheduling flexibility. To thrive in this role, one should have an interest in social justice, community engagement and identity development. One should enjoy a mix of team and individual work, and be interested in supporting other students in finding a sense of belonging at UAA. Commitment to responsiveness and clear communication will also help one thrive in this role.

Requirements

Be enrolled in the University of Alaska system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment
Have been enrolled the preceding semester for six or more credit hours and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester for employment between semesters
Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or approval from the MAU Senior Student Services officer or his/her designee
Students enrolled in non-traditional programs of study will be considered eligible for student employment with the approval of the Senior Student Services officer
An applicant must provide evidence of enrollment as outlined above to substantiate employment eligibility
interest in social justice, community engagement and identity development
enjoy a mix of team and individual work
be interested in supporting other students in finding a sense of belonging at UAA
Commitment to responsiveness and clear communication

Responsibilities

opening and closing the Pride Center, following center procedures to create a safe and brave space for students
staffing the center
collaborating with campus partners to develop events and programs
serving as a student leader on campus
lead and assist in developing educational programs and campaigns including ally training and identity-based affirming programs including support for our Queer Resilience program
develops marketing content for social media, posters on campus, and newsletters