This representative sits on the Equity Team and works closely with both the Director of Social Issues and Equity Team Chair. The Equity Team supports and organizes Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, Accessibility, and Sustainability (EDII-AS) related planning and initiatives within the Engineering Society. The Diversity Representative represents the cultural diversity in the student body to the Engineering Society by coordinating relevant equity initiatives, reviewing current society practices, and acting as a resource to engineering students. You will ensure that cultural diversity is accounted for in all current and future initiatives the Equity Team plans.
Responsibilities include attending weekly equity team meetings to discuss relevant information and feedback, communicating with clubs and groups involved in recognizing and celebrating diversity in STEM students at Queen's, planning and coordinating relevant equity initiatives, reviewing current society practices, and acting as a resource to engineering students.
Applicants should withhold the following traits:
- Passion for advocacy and representation of cultural diversity in engineering and within EngSoc
- Works effectively in a team
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Creativity
- Can take initiative
If you would like further clarification on any of the information above or have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the incoming Director of Social Issues, Sophie Richie, email: dosi.incoming@ engsoc.queensu.ca
The deadline for this position is March 27th at 11:59pm. Interviews are scheduled to take place from April 3rd to 6th.