GLOW - The Queer and Questioning Community Centre

Now officially approved through the Student Awards & Financial Aid office, GLOW is very excited to announce that we are hiring a part-time, paid position through the OSAP Work-Study program.

Please read on for eligibility requirements and job description.

Job Title: Special Projects Assistant, Job # 0349-O

Job Summary: The Special Projects Assistant is tasked with special projects beyond the scope of the general events and services that GLOW normally provides. The Special Projects Assistant assists Federation of Students staff and the GLOW Executive Board with strengthening current programs and initiatives as well as creating and implementing new programs and initiatives to increase organizational capacity and service provision. The Special Projects Assistant may be required to begin and complete several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities: Regularly hold meetings with GLOW Executive Board and the Federation of Students to ensure ongoing communication regarding projects. Create a network with services, centre and departments on campus who can positively influence the environment for queer and trans individuals. Implement reporting system for queer and trans students, faculty and staff to report issues they encounter on campus in accessing services. Update existing resource listings, both on campus and off campus. Organize and market leadership workshops specifically tailored towards queer and trans students. Research and organize training sessions for staff and faculty and campus-wide educational programs and initiatives on sexual and gender diversity and anti-oppression. Create and run awareness campaigns on queer and trans issues or topics. Experience as a GLOW volunteer is preferred, or other queer/trans organization, but not required.

For information on the OSAP Work-Study Program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply please visit: http://safa.uwaterloo.ca/workprograms/workstudy.html

When applying through SAFA website, please send a message to glow {at} feds(.)ca to set up an interview.

In case anyone doesn’t know, this week is Trans Awareness Week! Trans* Awareness Week is an annual GLOW campaign week dedicated to exploring issues and ideas around gender and trans identities. Everyone with a positive attitude is welcome to all Trans* Awareness Week events.

Because we don’t want to make the email too long, descriptions of all events are up on the website.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Take the Pledge!
Location: UW Student Life Centre – Vendor’s Alley
Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Preview: Take the pledge to use only gender-neutral bathrooms all week! We provide you with a map!
FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=219898934742555

How to Make Love to a Trans Person
Location: UW Student Life Centre – 2134
Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Preview: A lesson in consent, the power of language and relationship happiness.
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188164141265381

Sapphic: Gender Criss Cross
Location: UW Student Life Centre – GLOW Centre 2101
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Preview: Come wearing clothes of the opposite gender, your own, or a mix! How do we see ourselves through our clothes?
FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119372771507408

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Body Mapping
Location: UW SLC Women’s Centre 2100
Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Preview: Body Mapping is a portrayal of how you map your gender, sexuality, and all aspects about yourself!
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266431673403036

Zine Making!
Location: UW GLOW Centre SLC 2101
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Preview: GLOW’s putting together a Trans Zine! Come help out and talk about gender identity…with crafts!
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=317110841636410

Tuesday Movie Mayhem: La Vie en Rose
Location: GLOW Centre SLC 2101
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Preview:  ”Ludovic is a small boy who cross-dresses and generally acts like a girl, talks of marrying his neighbor’s son and can not understand why everyone is so surprised about it. His actions lead to problems for him and his family.”
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=216028355136348

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Trans Activism Workshop — With Susan Gapka
Location: UW Student Life Centre 2134
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Preview: The head of the Trans Health Lobby Group, Susan Gapka, from the Rainbow Health Coalition is coming in to talk about current human rights issues in Ontario and how we can be more supportive of trans* rights issues.
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199413316800057

Sign Making for Trans* Rights
Location: UW GLOW Centre SLC 2101
Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Preview:  Come make signs for the Trans Support March the next day! Arts and crafts!
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277316712307846

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Trans* Rights Support March
Location: UW PAC Parking Lot
Time: 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Preview: We’re going to march around Ring Road and march in support of trans* rights!
FB Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=313358295345509

• Professionally and sincerely represent GLOW – The Queer and Questioning Community Centre and the Federation of Students.
• Uphold all GLOW policies: Confidentiality Policy, Inclusion Policy and Safe Space Policy.
• Ensure ongoing communication with Executive Board in fulfilling all volunteer responsibilities.
• Attend mandatory training at the beginning of the term.
• Attend all mandatory volunteer meetings throughout the term.
• Hold at least one shift of Centre Hours every week; during your shift welcome visitors to the Centre, answer questions, provide confidential peer support, monitor the atmosphere of the Centre and ensure that policies are followed, and ensure that proper logs are maintained.
• Assist in the functional areas of GLOW by fulfilling all shift requirements at booths and events; shifts will be assigned according to the volunteer’s weekly schedule.