Black Futures Coordinator

2 months ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada George Brown College Full time
Job Title: Black Futures Coordinator

About the Role:

The Black Futures Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to address anti-Black racism at George Brown College. This position will work closely with the Senior Manager, Black Futures, to provide strategic support and guidance on matters related to Black community engagement and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee Day-to-Day Operations: The Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Gathering space, including the oversight of the drop-in components, such as computers, study space, and lounge, etc. This will involve tracking gathering space usage and data for annual report submission.
  • Lead Programming and Events: The Coordinator will lead, plan, and develop college-wide Black Futures Initiative programming, special projects, and events that enhance community engagement, belonging, and well-being. This will involve working independently and in collaboration with college departments and academic centres.
  • Represent Black Futures Initiatives: The Coordinator will actively represent the goals and objectives of Black Futures Initiatives and the GBC Black community on relevant committees, including but not limited to scholarship selection, equitable recruitment, and admissions committees.
  • Provide Support and Resources: The Coordinator will act as the first point of contact for faculty and staff interested in engaging with the office, responding to emails and in-person inquiries. In consultation with senior staff, the Coordinator will set standards for the quality of department services.
  • Raise Awareness and Provide Education: The Coordinator will provide resources, education, and support to help raise awareness around anti-Black racism and anti-racism.
  • Develop Strategic Partnerships: The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Sr. Manager Black Futures to develop strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and when appropriate with external bodies (organizations/programs within the greater Black community) to recruit, cultivate contact, and foster ongoing positive relationships with George Brown College.
  • Develop Educational and Social Programming: The Coordinator will develop, deliver, and assess educational and social programming strategies responsive to the needs of the college's diverse Black population that demonstrate an understanding of Black flourishing in areas of access, wellness, transition, and success.
  • Cultivate Partnerships and Collaborate: The Coordinator will develop intersectional programming by cultivating partnerships and collaborating with other relevant units and departments such as mental health, queerness, disability, and gender identity/expression.
  • Provide Advocacy and Liaise: The Coordinator will provide advocacy and liaise with relevant units and departments across campus, including those specializing in mental health, LGBTQ+ support, disability services, gender identity/expression, and assistance for international students, to determine the most effective strategies for addressing the unique intersectional identities.
  • Collect and Monitor Statistics: The Coordinator will collect and monitor statistics and other metrics as related to programming, events as required.
Requirements:
  • Education: Four-year degree or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution in Social Work, Equity Studies, Black Studies, Adult Education, or equivalent/related field is required.
  • Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience developing programming for staff and students, preferably in a post-secondary setting.
  • Proven Experience: Proven experience providing mentorship and support to students at varying stages of their academic life cycle.
  • Demonstrated Experience: Demonstrated experience with trauma-informed program development, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated Experience: Demonstrated experience conducting public presentations in post-secondary or complex multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Lived Experience: Demonstrable lived experience as a Black person related to the role.
  • Commitment to Social Justice: Requires deep commitment and experience in social justice and/or community-based work that forwards the success of Black communities, with the knowledge and ability to apply AR/AO (anti-racism and anti-oppression) principles in everyday work and engagements.
Skills and Attributes:
  • Understanding of Black Diaspora: Ability to demonstrate sufficient understanding of history, values, culture, and contemporary contexts relevant to individuals of African, Caribbean, and Canadian ancestry, as well as the broader Black diaspora.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complexity and nuances of social equity issues, systemic barriers, and social disparities through superior interpersonal communication skills – written, verbal, video, presentations.
  • Technical Skills: Intermediate knowledge of standard office computer applications and the development of digital assets (such as Canva, PowerPoint, Blackboard Ultra, social media).
  • Project Management Skills: Excellent project management skills, principles, and practices.
  • Understanding of Intersectionality: Demonstrated understanding of intersectionality, complexities of social equity issues, Universal Design, and working within an anti-racism/anti-oppressive framework.
  • Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College's priorities on anti-racism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and indigenization.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to build positive relationships with diverse communities as well as collaborate with others to identify systemic issues in the college.
  • Awareness of Legislation: Awareness of legislation, including Human Rights Code, AODA, OHSA, and experience working within a post-secondary institution is an asset.
  • Physical Demands: Able to lift between 20 kg or 44 lbs (carry resources, move furniture, etc.).

Interview Process: The interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes: The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

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