The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all employees including: Staff offers for discount tickets We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2022 staff video! Job Description Retail Operations generates revenue to support the mission and programs of the KC; educates the guest about the performing arts; builds brand equity for the KC; offers exclusive member discounts; and engages with volunteers who are ambassadors in the community. The Retail Inventory Assistant is responsible for helping the store exceed sales plan and profitability targets through timely and efficient processing of inventory and e-commerce order processing and fulfillment. This position will work closely with the Inventory/Warehouse /Visual Manager, Buyer, Fiscal Analyst, Retail Director, Staff and Volunteers in the warehouse and in the shop while performing a variety of duties related to inventory receiving, processing, warehousing, replenishment and distribution. As needed, associate will assist with e-commerce order fulfillment and shipping and customer service in the Gift Shops. This is a temporary position through 1/31/24 to support high volume 2023 summer programming, with possible extension based on business need and job performance. Key Responsibilities Process, store and distribute inventory. Count incoming shipments and label, fold, organize and store merchandise for the shops and concessions. Assist with retrieving merchandise from multiple stockrooms and distributing stock to various shop and concessions locations based on business needs. Assist the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Associate with inventory cycle counts as needed to maintain integrity of inventory. Assist staff/co-workers in the shops and concessions, selling to and providing customer assistance as needed. Assist with E-commerce Fulfillment; picking, packing and shipping orders. Assist with setting up and breaking down concessions pop-ups and kiosks, shop pop-ups, and trunk shows. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Associate degree and/or some college coursework desirable High school diploma/ or GED required Familiar with point of sale inventory system (Heartland Retail) Familiar with Microsoft Office Familiar with Shopify e-commerce platform Experience and skills using technology (POS, Apple iOS, Shopify, Microsoft Office Applications) and ability to quickly learn new technologies Able to stand for extended periods of time, to walk distances up to a quarter mile, and to both climb 10+ steps and ladders. Able to work in different environments including those without climate control Able to work varied days and hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed based on business needs
Part Time Temporary
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all employees including: Staff offers for discount tickets We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2022 staff video! Job Description Retail Operations generates revenue to support the mission and programs of the KC; educates the guest about the performing arts; builds brand equity for the KC; offers exclusive member discounts; and engages with volunteers who are ambassadors in the community. The Retail Inventory Assistant is responsible for helping the store exceed sales plan and profitability targets through timely and efficient processing of inventory and e-commerce order processing and fulfillment. This position will work closely with the Inventory/Warehouse /Visual Manager, Buyer, Fiscal Analyst, Retail Director, Staff and Volunteers in the warehouse and in the shop while performing a variety of duties related to inventory receiving, processing, warehousing, replenishment and distribution. As needed, associate will assist with e-commerce order fulfillment and shipping and customer service in the Gift Shops. This is a temporary position through 1/31/24 to support high volume 2023 summer programming, with possible extension based on business need and job performance. Key Responsibilities Process, store and distribute inventory. Count incoming shipments and label, fold, organize and store merchandise for the shops and concessions. Assist with retrieving merchandise from multiple stockrooms and distributing stock to various shop and concessions locations based on business needs. Assist the Warehouse Manager and Warehouse Associate with inventory cycle counts as needed to maintain integrity of inventory. Assist staff/co-workers in the shops and concessions, selling to and providing customer assistance as needed. Assist with E-commerce Fulfillment; picking, packing and shipping orders. Assist with setting up and breaking down concessions pop-ups and kiosks, shop pop-ups, and trunk shows. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Associate degree and/or some college coursework desirable High school diploma/ or GED required Familiar with point of sale inventory system (Heartland Retail) Familiar with Microsoft Office Familiar with Shopify e-commerce platform Experience and skills using technology (POS, Apple iOS, Shopify, Microsoft Office Applications) and ability to quickly learn new technologies Able to stand for extended periods of time, to walk distances up to a quarter mile, and to both climb 10+ steps and ladders. Able to work in different environments including those without climate control Able to work varied days and hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed based on business needs
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
RFP: Online Engagement Temp, Turnaround Arts About Turnaround Arts Turnaround Arts was founded more than 10 years ago on the belief that by infusing the arts into daily schooling we can bring better days and joyful learning to K-8 students. Launched by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Turnaround Arts has made its home at the nation’s performing arts center - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - since 2016. The network consists of 55 schools who are creating a comprehensive strategic approach to bring the arts to the forefront of their communities and celebrate the cultural wealth of their students. The program provides tangible arts education resources and services to each school, including arts supplies, musical instruments, school musicals, teacher training, and more to increase chances of success, engage communities, and raise the visibility of school achievements. Turnaround Arts is in the first year of a five-year strategic plan to clarify and reimagine the program, its structures, and its content. The Online Engagement Temp will be responsible for strategically creating a new network community of member schools. As the program is developed, more of the work will focus on strengthening each school’s ability to carry out the program’s goals, and managing engagement and partnership opportunities through this network community. We’ll also ensure that our focus remains on building teacher leadership, increasing arts education opportunities, and building a community of engaged and supportive partners and families to join the school on this journey. The Contract Turnaround Arts seeks an Online Engagement Temp to strategically lead the creation of a new online community of current school leaders and educators of 55 member schools across the country. This position supports the team in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in each community, such as principals, teachers, District leaders and community arts partners, advocating for the arts at the local and state level and continuing partner schools as the program enters its second decade. This role will work closely with the Turnaround Arts Operations Manager and Program team to develop the framework for our digital community . This includes the support of national arts initiatives, digital convenings, regional and local in-person events, and promoting a robust library of digital teaching tools and resources. This position supports the creation of strategies for robust onboarding and engagement within the digital community of our national network of educators and administrators, with an emphasis on our values of belonging and equity. Qualifications The Online Engagement Temp will be adept at relationship building, has a strong technical background in association network management , creating or supporting digital platfroms , will be adept at relationship building, and will have a proven track record of curating and customizing content that is responsive to stakeholder needs. The individual best suited to this role will have experience with social engagement strategies and technologies, particularly with cultural or community organizations/non profits. Knowledge of the arts, educational systems and culturally responsive education is a plus. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing and communication skills and is able to work in a collaborative, creative and communicative manner. All Turnaround Arts contractors and collaborators should show a demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and anti-racism, belonging, and justice. Timeline June 2023 - June 2024 (with option to renew) Attendance at the Kennedy Center Arts Education Conference on Monday, June 26 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm to meet Turnaround Arts Network participants preferred, but not required. Scope of Work The Online Engagement Temp will (1) collaborate on the design of, test, launch, promote, and maintain a robust digital network community for Turnaround Arts, (2) consult, build, and implement an effective communication strategy, and (3) analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of digital strategies, communication, and the user experience as well as collaborate with the the Operations Manager, the rest of the TA National Team, and other contractors/consultants as needed on the creation of program facing tools, resources, and strategies. Projects will include: Phase 1: Digital Community Creation ● Create and support a digital community of member schools o Consultation and advisement on network community platform selection o Cultivating and organizing membership, engagement opportunities and professional development resources and programming to enhance current arts-in-education programming at member schools o Lead outreach to, networking with, and partnership-building with educational and academic organizations, companies and other sponsors to continue to bolster the network community, which may include some in-person activities and events, such as local meet-ups. o Manage network community membership benefits that may include projects such as professional development workshops, webinars, affinity groups, online professional learning communities, and other educational opportunities. Phase 2: Relationship Management of Network Partners ● Co-develop and contribute to a CMS database of partners and support its ongoing maintenance ● Drive traffic to the website, regular email communication ● Collaborate on the refinement and rollout of program facing tools, processes and resources created for the implementation of the Turnaround Arts educational program to network members, in conjunction with the Program Manager ● Organize the effective communication of important information from the National office to member schools. Manage the distribution of Turnaround Arts resources and updates through written, oral, video, web and social media communications ● Serve as a liaison between schools currently in the network (and their local programs) and National, to meet the goal of increasing communication between member schools and rolling out the network community program ● Collaborate on the new website design and be responsible for updating the site on a regular basis, including serving as key point-person for design contractors ● Coordinate and manage in-network communications including emails and newsletters for members ● Design network engagement elements to support digital and in-person conferences and convenings Phase 3: Evaluation and Assessment of Effective Digital Strategies ● Manage evaluation and assessment of digital strategies and engagement by collaboratively determining the standards for success and collaborating with an outside evaluator to assess current and future member schools, including the creation, administration and analysis of results Deliverables ● Written advisement on selection of online network community platform ● Written plan for promoting, driving traffic to, and maintaining the online community ● Written communication strategy for the network community including digital strategy associated with conferences and events ● Written analysis and evaluation of the digital strategies, communication, and the user experience ● A database of all stakeholder contact info associated with the development of the network community such as educational and academic organizations, companies and other sponsors ● Written operational process for maintaining the online network community platform including frequency and steps as appropriate Responsibilities of the Kennedy Center Kennedy Center staff will work collaboratively with the Temp to provide timely access to Kennedy Center program information and contact details for participants in the Kennedy Center’s Turnaround Arts program. The Kennedy Center will provide the new online platform for the network community, tools for implementing communication with stakeholders, and access to other existing digital tools as needed and approved by the Kennedy Center. Budget The budget for this contract is $46,000. Proposal Format Proposals must include: ● A cover letter detailing experience with association management, ● Resume (If a company, resumes of all associates working on this project) The deadline for proposals is June 16, 2023 by close of business (5:00pm EST). Proposal Review and Notification Proposals that meet the required proposal format will be reviewed by an internal committee of Kennedy Center staff. Proposals will be reviewed according to the following criteria: ● Demonstrated knowledge, background, and experience in association network management ● Proven track record of curating and customizing content that is responsive to stakeholder needs ● Experience with social engagement strategies and technologies, particularly with cultural or community organizations/nonprofits ● Writing and communication skills ● Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, creative, communicative manner ● Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and anti-racism, belonging, and justice ● Availability to engage in collaborative meetings as needed that will primarily take place between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST ● Willingness to travel to DC biannually or quarterly for meetings as needed ● Knowledge of the arts, educational systems, and culturally responsive education is a plus Submissions of interest will be selected for 1-2 rounds of calls. The selected Temp will be notified in June 2023.
Full Time Temporary
RFP: Online Engagement Temp, Turnaround Arts About Turnaround Arts Turnaround Arts was founded more than 10 years ago on the belief that by infusing the arts into daily schooling we can bring better days and joyful learning to K-8 students. Launched by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, Turnaround Arts has made its home at the nation’s performing arts center - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - since 2016. The network consists of 55 schools who are creating a comprehensive strategic approach to bring the arts to the forefront of their communities and celebrate the cultural wealth of their students. The program provides tangible arts education resources and services to each school, including arts supplies, musical instruments, school musicals, teacher training, and more to increase chances of success, engage communities, and raise the visibility of school achievements. Turnaround Arts is in the first year of a five-year strategic plan to clarify and reimagine the program, its structures, and its content. The Online Engagement Temp will be responsible for strategically creating a new network community of member schools. As the program is developed, more of the work will focus on strengthening each school’s ability to carry out the program’s goals, and managing engagement and partnership opportunities through this network community. We’ll also ensure that our focus remains on building teacher leadership, increasing arts education opportunities, and building a community of engaged and supportive partners and families to join the school on this journey. The Contract Turnaround Arts seeks an Online Engagement Temp to strategically lead the creation of a new online community of current school leaders and educators of 55 member schools across the country. This position supports the team in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in each community, such as principals, teachers, District leaders and community arts partners, advocating for the arts at the local and state level and continuing partner schools as the program enters its second decade. This role will work closely with the Turnaround Arts Operations Manager and Program team to develop the framework for our digital community . This includes the support of national arts initiatives, digital convenings, regional and local in-person events, and promoting a robust library of digital teaching tools and resources. This position supports the creation of strategies for robust onboarding and engagement within the digital community of our national network of educators and administrators, with an emphasis on our values of belonging and equity. Qualifications The Online Engagement Temp will be adept at relationship building, has a strong technical background in association network management , creating or supporting digital platfroms , will be adept at relationship building, and will have a proven track record of curating and customizing content that is responsive to stakeholder needs. The individual best suited to this role will have experience with social engagement strategies and technologies, particularly with cultural or community organizations/non profits. Knowledge of the arts, educational systems and culturally responsive education is a plus. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing and communication skills and is able to work in a collaborative, creative and communicative manner. All Turnaround Arts contractors and collaborators should show a demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and anti-racism, belonging, and justice. Timeline June 2023 - June 2024 (with option to renew) Attendance at the Kennedy Center Arts Education Conference on Monday, June 26 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm to meet Turnaround Arts Network participants preferred, but not required. Scope of Work The Online Engagement Temp will (1) collaborate on the design of, test, launch, promote, and maintain a robust digital network community for Turnaround Arts, (2) consult, build, and implement an effective communication strategy, and (3) analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of digital strategies, communication, and the user experience as well as collaborate with the the Operations Manager, the rest of the TA National Team, and other contractors/consultants as needed on the creation of program facing tools, resources, and strategies. Projects will include: Phase 1: Digital Community Creation ● Create and support a digital community of member schools o Consultation and advisement on network community platform selection o Cultivating and organizing membership, engagement opportunities and professional development resources and programming to enhance current arts-in-education programming at member schools o Lead outreach to, networking with, and partnership-building with educational and academic organizations, companies and other sponsors to continue to bolster the network community, which may include some in-person activities and events, such as local meet-ups. o Manage network community membership benefits that may include projects such as professional development workshops, webinars, affinity groups, online professional learning communities, and other educational opportunities. Phase 2: Relationship Management of Network Partners ● Co-develop and contribute to a CMS database of partners and support its ongoing maintenance ● Drive traffic to the website, regular email communication ● Collaborate on the refinement and rollout of program facing tools, processes and resources created for the implementation of the Turnaround Arts educational program to network members, in conjunction with the Program Manager ● Organize the effective communication of important information from the National office to member schools. Manage the distribution of Turnaround Arts resources and updates through written, oral, video, web and social media communications ● Serve as a liaison between schools currently in the network (and their local programs) and National, to meet the goal of increasing communication between member schools and rolling out the network community program ● Collaborate on the new website design and be responsible for updating the site on a regular basis, including serving as key point-person for design contractors ● Coordinate and manage in-network communications including emails and newsletters for members ● Design network engagement elements to support digital and in-person conferences and convenings Phase 3: Evaluation and Assessment of Effective Digital Strategies ● Manage evaluation and assessment of digital strategies and engagement by collaboratively determining the standards for success and collaborating with an outside evaluator to assess current and future member schools, including the creation, administration and analysis of results Deliverables ● Written advisement on selection of online network community platform ● Written plan for promoting, driving traffic to, and maintaining the online community ● Written communication strategy for the network community including digital strategy associated with conferences and events ● Written analysis and evaluation of the digital strategies, communication, and the user experience ● A database of all stakeholder contact info associated with the development of the network community such as educational and academic organizations, companies and other sponsors ● Written operational process for maintaining the online network community platform including frequency and steps as appropriate Responsibilities of the Kennedy Center Kennedy Center staff will work collaboratively with the Temp to provide timely access to Kennedy Center program information and contact details for participants in the Kennedy Center’s Turnaround Arts program. The Kennedy Center will provide the new online platform for the network community, tools for implementing communication with stakeholders, and access to other existing digital tools as needed and approved by the Kennedy Center. Budget The budget for this contract is $46,000. Proposal Format Proposals must include: ● A cover letter detailing experience with association management, ● Resume (If a company, resumes of all associates working on this project) The deadline for proposals is June 16, 2023 by close of business (5:00pm EST). Proposal Review and Notification Proposals that meet the required proposal format will be reviewed by an internal committee of Kennedy Center staff. Proposals will be reviewed according to the following criteria: ● Demonstrated knowledge, background, and experience in association network management ● Proven track record of curating and customizing content that is responsive to stakeholder needs ● Experience with social engagement strategies and technologies, particularly with cultural or community organizations/nonprofits ● Writing and communication skills ● Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, creative, communicative manner ● Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and anti-racism, belonging, and justice ● Availability to engage in collaborative meetings as needed that will primarily take place between 9:00am and 5:00pm EST ● Willingness to travel to DC biannually or quarterly for meetings as needed ● Knowledge of the arts, educational systems, and culturally responsive education is a plus Submissions of interest will be selected for 1-2 rounds of calls. The selected Temp will be notified in June 2023.
Amherst College
Amherst, MA, USA
Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3708
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center position. The Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center is a full-time, year-round position starting at $ 61,545 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center to advance the center's mission to further conversations around gender and sexuality across campus by providing opportunities for leadership development, intentional programming, and space for community building that centers the support and empowerment of Amherst's LGBTQ+ community. The QRC celebrates the beauty of gender and sexuality diversity through utilizing an intersectional approach to all our work, uplifting the experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) communities, while countering systems of racism, heterosexism and cissexism.
Reporting to the Director of Gender and LGBTQ+ Equity and Engagement, the Assistant Director will supervise the student staff, day-to-day operations, student-led programming, as well as manage critical center communications platforms. The Assistant Director will work in collaboration with the Director of Gender and LGBTQ+ Equity and Engagement to develop, implement, and assess signature programs and initiatives, including the Trans Connection Project, Trans Empowerment Series, The Free Closet, Queer and Trans History Month, Serving Tea, Trans Day of Visibility, Pride Month, etc. The Assistant Director of the QRC will work collaboratively on shared projects and initiatives with the constitutive departments of the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources— composed of Amherst's six identity/affinity-based resources center departments, including: the Center for International Student Engagement, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Class and Access Resource Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, and the Women's & Gender Center. The Assistant Director will work with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill the department's mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers and affirms the various communities the Center serves.
The Assistant Director will take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Management, Operations, and Supervision
• Management of the day-to-day operations of the Queer Resource Center
• Serve as a constitutive member of the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources Team
• Engage in strategic planning and assessment of QRC operations, resources, and programming
• Consistently evaluate operational efficiencies and opportunities to streamline processes
• Supervise, and support of the skill and content knowledge development of a team of 6-8 student staff
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train student staff in collaboration with Director
Program Development, Facilitation, and Assessment
• Coordinate educational and social programs that enhance critical understanding of sexuality and gender, equity, and homophobic and transphobic violence to the Amherst College community
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of signature and traditional programming, including Trans Connection Project, Trans Empowerment Series, The Free Closet, Queer and Trans History Month, Serving Tea, Trans Day of Visibility, Pride Month, etc
• Collaborate at the divisional and institutional level to develop and facilitate campus programs, workshops, training, and other opportunities that support the mission of QRC
• As a member of the OICR Team, co-create, develop, and implement programs that examine the intersections of historically and presently marginalized identities, their communities, and the various dynamics and developments both domestically and globally
• Contribute to the development, and implementation of department-wide assessment program covering both programmatic work of department and department-managed resources
Student Support and Development
• Meet with and advise students on support resources at and beyond the college
• Work collaboratively with Case Management and Counseling Center and other key campus partners to ensure support systems and programming for students
• Provide leadership and organizational development education to student organizations engaged in work related to the mission of the QRC
Content Development and Communications
• Oversee QRC newsletter communications
• Manage the creation of promotional materials
• Maintain the website to include more dynamic resources for students
• Develop, maintain, and assess social media programs, with student staff input and implementation
Qualifications:
Required
• Bachelor's degree in critical area studies (i.e. Black Studies, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, etc.), Social Justice Education, Social Work, Higher Education, and/or related fields
• 1-3 years of progressive experience working with students historically/presently students excluded from in higher education, specifically those who identify as LGBTQIA+
• Demonstrated commitment and competence in contemporary challenges and issues of historically and presently marginalized and underrepresented students, specifically those who are LGBQ+, and any folks who identify at some distance from the gender they were assigned at birth, whether they identify as trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, questioning, and/or experiences gender outside of cisness, and/or is exploring gender
• At least 1 full year of demonstrated experience with student supervision and development
• Effective and clear communication, both verbally and written
• Program development, implementation, and assessment experience
• Experience with content management on multiple mediums and platforms, i.e. poster design, social media account management, website editing, email marketing programs, etc
• Demonstrated efficacy working with diverse teams
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite for Education, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Preferred
• Training, workshop, intergroup dialogue, and/or circle facilitation, design, and delivery experience
• Knowledge of student development theory and demonstrative incorporation of said theory into practice
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered approach in practice, especially with building relationships with underrepresented students
• Familiarity, basic competence, or more with Adobe Design Suite software, and/or Canva Design Platform
• Knowledge of and/or proficiency in non-English language(s)
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4217873
Full Time
Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3708
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center position. The Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center is a full-time, year-round position starting at $ 61,545 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Amherst College invites applications for the position of Assistant Director, Queer Resource Center to advance the center's mission to further conversations around gender and sexuality across campus by providing opportunities for leadership development, intentional programming, and space for community building that centers the support and empowerment of Amherst's LGBTQ+ community. The QRC celebrates the beauty of gender and sexuality diversity through utilizing an intersectional approach to all our work, uplifting the experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) communities, while countering systems of racism, heterosexism and cissexism.
Reporting to the Director of Gender and LGBTQ+ Equity and Engagement, the Assistant Director will supervise the student staff, day-to-day operations, student-led programming, as well as manage critical center communications platforms. The Assistant Director will work in collaboration with the Director of Gender and LGBTQ+ Equity and Engagement to develop, implement, and assess signature programs and initiatives, including the Trans Connection Project, Trans Empowerment Series, The Free Closet, Queer and Trans History Month, Serving Tea, Trans Day of Visibility, Pride Month, etc. The Assistant Director of the QRC will work collaboratively on shared projects and initiatives with the constitutive departments of the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources— composed of Amherst's six identity/affinity-based resources center departments, including: the Center for International Student Engagement, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Class and Access Resource Center, Multicultural Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, and the Women's & Gender Center. The Assistant Director will work with various campus partners and stakeholders to fulfill the department's mission through educational, social, and cultural programming that centers and affirms the various communities the Center serves.
The Assistant Director will take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Management, Operations, and Supervision
• Management of the day-to-day operations of the Queer Resource Center
• Serve as a constitutive member of the Office of Identity and Cultural Resources Team
• Engage in strategic planning and assessment of QRC operations, resources, and programming
• Consistently evaluate operational efficiencies and opportunities to streamline processes
• Supervise, and support of the skill and content knowledge development of a team of 6-8 student staff
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train student staff in collaboration with Director
Program Development, Facilitation, and Assessment
• Coordinate educational and social programs that enhance critical understanding of sexuality and gender, equity, and homophobic and transphobic violence to the Amherst College community
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of signature and traditional programming, including Trans Connection Project, Trans Empowerment Series, The Free Closet, Queer and Trans History Month, Serving Tea, Trans Day of Visibility, Pride Month, etc
• Collaborate at the divisional and institutional level to develop and facilitate campus programs, workshops, training, and other opportunities that support the mission of QRC
• As a member of the OICR Team, co-create, develop, and implement programs that examine the intersections of historically and presently marginalized identities, their communities, and the various dynamics and developments both domestically and globally
• Contribute to the development, and implementation of department-wide assessment program covering both programmatic work of department and department-managed resources
Student Support and Development
• Meet with and advise students on support resources at and beyond the college
• Work collaboratively with Case Management and Counseling Center and other key campus partners to ensure support systems and programming for students
• Provide leadership and organizational development education to student organizations engaged in work related to the mission of the QRC
Content Development and Communications
• Oversee QRC newsletter communications
• Manage the creation of promotional materials
• Maintain the website to include more dynamic resources for students
• Develop, maintain, and assess social media programs, with student staff input and implementation
Qualifications:
Required
• Bachelor's degree in critical area studies (i.e. Black Studies, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, etc.), Social Justice Education, Social Work, Higher Education, and/or related fields
• 1-3 years of progressive experience working with students historically/presently students excluded from in higher education, specifically those who identify as LGBTQIA+
• Demonstrated commitment and competence in contemporary challenges and issues of historically and presently marginalized and underrepresented students, specifically those who are LGBQ+, and any folks who identify at some distance from the gender they were assigned at birth, whether they identify as trans, nonbinary, genderqueer, agender, questioning, and/or experiences gender outside of cisness, and/or is exploring gender
• At least 1 full year of demonstrated experience with student supervision and development
• Effective and clear communication, both verbally and written
• Program development, implementation, and assessment experience
• Experience with content management on multiple mediums and platforms, i.e. poster design, social media account management, website editing, email marketing programs, etc
• Demonstrated efficacy working with diverse teams
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite for Education, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Preferred
• Training, workshop, intergroup dialogue, and/or circle facilitation, design, and delivery experience
• Knowledge of student development theory and demonstrative incorporation of said theory into practice
• Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered approach in practice, especially with building relationships with underrepresented students
• Familiarity, basic competence, or more with Adobe Design Suite software, and/or Canva Design Platform
• Knowledge of and/or proficiency in non-English language(s)
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4217873