Job Openings

Position Announcement:  DeskCORE (2 positions)
 
Position Description:
·        Events: Everyday, this position welcomes all visitors to the Queer Resource Center and maintains the appearance of the QRC including tidying common spaces, stocking supply shelves, and maintaining posted materials. This position answers the QRC phone, taking messages, forwarding calls where appropriate, and offering referrals. DeskCORE assists in the maintenance of QRC listserves,
·        Programs: Table for Orientation, Viking Days, Party in the Park and major campus events. Contribute to volunteer trainings and contribute to the QRC Pride Planning Committee. Manage library and DVD collection.
·        Meetings:  The DeskCORE will attend staff meetings and supervision meetings, and maintain a set number of office hours.
·        Supervision: The QRC Assistant Coordinator supervises the DeskCORE. The DeskCORE co-convenes one event per term with another QRC staff person
 
Qualifications:

• Enroll in at least 6 credits at Portland State and maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative Portland State GPA for undergraduate students or 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
• Competence working with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and email/telephone 
• Experience working with students exploring sexual orientation and gender identities
• Commitment to the development of an inclusive community at Portland State.  This position is a role model for the PSU Community and must be active in pursuing self-education regarding issues of sexism, racism, cissexism, heterosexism, classism, ageism, ableism, and religious intolerance 

Duration and Compensation::	$8.95 an hour for 15 hours a week for 43 weeks:  July 1 2013 – June 16 2014. This position is work study eligible.
Application Procedures:	Submit all application materials including letter of interest, resume and contact information for 2 references to kckeith@pdx.edu. Position remains open until filled.
For more information:	Kirsten Keith (503) 725-5681  kckeith@pdx.edu

Position Description:
·        Events: This position maintains the image of the QRC by coordinating all promotional materials for the Queer Resource Center itself, New Student Orientation, Viking Days, Welcome Week, Coming Out Week, Trans Day of Remembrance, World AIDS Day, LGBT Health Week, Queer Students of Color Conference, Lavender Graduation and other events as needed.
·        Programs: Coordinate - with QRC staff input - all printed and promotional materials for the Volunteer program, Queeries and other programming. Maintain and update the QRC website, QRC email and calendar accounts, and all social media and marketing. Serve as a referral source to Portland and Portland State resources via email.
·        Meetings:  The Publicity Coordinator will attend staff meetings and supervision meetings, maintain office hours, and will seek out marketing and design information from all planning committees
·        Supervision:  The QRC Coordinator supervises the Publicity Coordinator. The Publicity Coordinator supervises student interns with a graphic design focus.
 
Qualifications:

• Enroll in at least 6 credits at Portland State and maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Maintain a 2.0 cumulative Portland State GPA for undergraduate students or 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students
• Competence working with, Google applications, and Creative Suite programs (i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, and others)
• Experience in both graphic design and web design and maintenance – this position is responsible for work with the PSU Servers, Drupal, and web templates.
• Experience working with students exploring sexual orientation and gender identities
• Commitment to the development of an inclusive community at Portland State.  This position is a role model for the PSU Community and must be active in pursuing self-education regarding issues of sexism, racism, cissexism, heterosexism, classism, ageism, ableism, and religious intolerance 

Duration and Compensation:	$10.00 an hour for 20 hours a week for 43 weeks:  July 1 2013 – June 16 2014. This position is work study eligible.
Application Procedures:	·        Submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to  kckeith@pdx.edu ·        Submit a link to your portfolio online, PDF Portfolio or submit 3 work samples demonstrating design and web abilities/experience ·        Position remains open until filled. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.pdx.edu/queer/
For more information:	Kirsten Keith (503) 725-5681  kckeith@pdx.edu

 

Graduate Assistant Position Announcement:  Queer Students of Color Resources Coordinator
 

Position Description:
·        Events:  Working with the other staff members, interns and volunteers, serve as the lead organizer for Queer Student of Color Conference, and year-long QSOC programming. Provide support to all other major QRC events including Welcome Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Pride
Programs: Outreach to Portland State University communities of color and queer communities, assist with the development, advertising, and convening of QPOC student meetings as needed
·        Meetings:  The Queer Students of Color Coordinator facilitates the Queer Students of Color Conference planning committee, attends weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings, maintains office hours
·        Supervision:  The QRC Coordinator will supervise the Queer Students of Color Resource Coordinator. The Queer Students of Color Resource Coordinator will supervise 1 intern with interest in racial justice per term
   
Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Graduate Program for at least 9 credits at Portland State and maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Experience working with queer people of color communities and student populations
• Experience coordinating large scale events
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Completed or plan to complete Basic Advocacy Training through Portland Women’s Crisis Line or equivalent
• Working knowledge of resources, QPOC community needs, legal and political status in Oregon
• Commitment to the development of an inclusive community at Portland State.  This position is a role model for the PSU Community and must be active in pursuing self-education regarding issues of sexism, racism, cissexism, heterosexism, classism, ageism, ableism, and religious intolerance 

Duration and Compensation:	Tuition Remission and Stipend:  July 1 2013 – June 16 2014. This position is work study eligible.
Application Procedures:	Submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to kckeith@pdx.edu. Position remains open until filled. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.pdx.edu/queer/
For more information:	Kirsten Keith (503) 725-5681  kckeith@pdx.edu

Graduate Assistant Position Announcement:  Trans and Interpersonal Violence Resources Coordinator
 
Position Description:
·        Events:  Working with the other staff members, interns and volunteers, serve as the lead organizer for Trans Day of Remembrance and Trans Awareness Month, Chair SAGE – the Sexuality and Gender Equity Task Force; Produce Sexual Assault Awareness Month events in conjunction with the WRC.
·        Programs: Work with the QRC staff to serve as the lead organizer for resources and services for students who identify as transgender, and work to educate campus community members about transgender people, their unique needs and their contributions. Gather resources, and provide referrals to students, developing an Internet resources guide and working on outreach to prospective students.
·        Meetings:  Facilitate regular informal discussion group for trans- identified students as needed. Help to identify areas in which the university can further explore offering support to trans identified and gender questioning students. Hold regular office hours including weekly advocacy hours. Attend all staff and supervision meetings.
·        Supervision: The QRC Coordinator supervises the Trans and Interpersonal Resources Coordinator. The Trans and IPV Resources Coordinator will supervise one intern with interest in trans and/or IPV justice per term.
 
Qualifications:

• Enroll in at least 9 credits at Portland State and maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Experience working with trans, gender queer and gender exceptional populations.
• Working knowledge of resources, healthcare needs, legal and political status for trans people in Oregon
• Completed or plan to complete Basic Advocacy Training through Portland Women’s Crisis Line or equivalent
• Commitment to the development of an inclusive community at Portland State.  This position is a role model for the PSU Community and must be active in pursuing self-education regarding issues of sexism, racism, cissexism, heterosexism, classism, ageism, ableism, and religious intolerance

Duration and Compensation:	Tuition Remission and Stipend:  July 1 2013 – June 16 2014. This position is work study eligible.
Application Procedures:	Submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to kckeith@pdx.edu. Position remains open until filled. For more information about the department, please visit http://www.pdx.edu/queer/
For more information:	Kirsten Keith (503) 725-5681  kckeith@pdx.edu

 
 Portland State is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.
 
Queer Resource Center Mission:

The Queer Resource Center’s (QRC) mission is to provide support to Portland State University students, staff and faculty identifying along gender and sexuality spectrums. Specifically, we support students as they persist to graduation; identify and address gaps in campus services; support faculty and staff to access full institutional benefits; build conscious coalition across communities and identities; increase awareness, knowledge, and skills to augment the effectiveness of services provided to the PSU campus community.