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Position Availability: Student Health Services’ Wellness and Health Promotion (SHS/WHP) is seeking a LGBTIAQGQ Organizer, who will support initiatives that fall under the umbrella of support for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/gender nonbinary, queer, intersex, asexual and genderqueer/non-conforming (LGBTIAQGC).  The candidate must be a New School student with Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their financial aid packet for the academic year 2024-2025.  Position Title: Student Assistant Specialist (LGBTIAQGQ Organizer) Requisition Number: 0406073471 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: Stdnt Srvcs/Enrollment Ops Responsibilities: Specific duties and responsibilities include: Support specific LGBTIAQGQ and wellness initiatives at the university starting in the fall semester for the academic year 2024-2025.  Ability to work independently and in teams; varied work hours depending on the federal work study award,  some of which will need to be conducted onsite at Student Health Services. Organize general gender and sexuality affirming  programming, that may include celebrations, workshops, support groups, and electronic (online) messages. Help rebuild Safe Zone and subsequently,  co-facilitate Safe Zone workshops in residence halls, classes and for the general university community. Train in anti-violence work such as the microaggressions workshop; co-facilitate such workshops in residence halls, classes and for the general university community. Support programming around National Coming Out Day and Trans Day of Remembrance, or other LGBTIAQGQ national and international days of action. Assess the health and wellness needs of the LGBTIAQGQ community, and best practices to meet these needs in a university setting. Assist with special projects and events related to the mission of SHS. Conduct and promote events throughout the university, which will include special events, workshops and training, tabling and flyering across the university. Some of the events may be in the evening and weekends. Liaise with students as a student ambassador of SHS.  Attend occasional meetings on and off campus, including peer health advocacy trainings.  Provide content for and help promote our social media. Train as a Peer Health Advocate (PHA). There is a mandatory PHA training retreat during the Spring 2025 semester. Commit to approximately 2 hours/week of administrative office duties and perform other assignments as needed that support Student Health Services. 

Hybrid/Split -This position requires a regularly scheduled, consistent percentage of time on campus and also works some of the time remotely. This will be coordinated with the supervisor. 

This position requires both work on site at Student Health Services or at other locations on the university campus and independent work that can be done remotely. The final schedule will be determined with the supervisor and could be variable week by week, depending on the programs and services being offered.

“The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment”. 

Hourly Rate: $21 Minimum Qualifications: You should have an interest in health and well being, a familiarity with issues specific to LGBTQ+ communities, an understanding of intersectionality, a respect for diversity and an open mind. We seek candidates with a strong work ethic, the ability to take initiative, work independently, communicate clearly and meet deadlines. You must be organized and able to interact with students, staff, and faculty of diverse backgrounds, as well as be familiar with a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs and social media platforms. 
Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy. Work on site at Student Health Services, which is a requirement of this position, requires use of a surgical grade mask at all times. Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: Student Health Services Posting Date: 07/23/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Applicant Documents: Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Federal Work Study award letter Optional Documents