Queer Space Co-Chairs (x2)

Honorarium Position

Overview

Queer Space organizes events that focus on educating the student body and community about queer issues, gender identity/diversity and sexual/romantic orientation. The committee aims to advocate for and create space for LGBTQ2S+ communities at Queen’s, while acknowledging the multifaceted nature of gender and gender-based oppression. Queer Space will achieve these goals through events such as panels, training sessions, forums, and creative workshops, as well as through collaboration with other social justice groups on campus. QS will strive to educate students on the issues faced by LGBTQ2S+ communities, while also creating a space for individuals of all sexual/romantic orientations and gender identities within the Society.

Application Deadline

Positions will remain open until enough candidates have applied. Once this happens, all applicants will be notified.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

Term: May 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2026

Hours: 2-3 hours per week

Honorarium: Awarded based on the Honorarium Grid in the Human Resources Policy (Click here)

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a supportive and reliable resource for queer students and students within the LGBTQ2S+ communities at Queen’s
• Hire a volunteer team and establish presence of committee on campus and within ASUS (i.e., through social media or through boothing)
• Working and collaborating with other groups on campus that represent queer students to establish a community for students such as Queers4Peers and more!
• Responsible for outreach through the management of social media accounts
• Planning and hosting events for queer students
• Making and maintaining meaningful connections with queer students/other queer organizations

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the incoming ASUS Equity Commissioner, Nadira Daulet, at newequity@ asus.queensu.ca, or Owen, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.