COORDINATOR, INDIGELAB NETWORK
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Research Initiatives & Services
IndigeLab Network
(3-Year Contractual Position; Subject to Renewal)
The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approval
This position is funded through an external grant
BACKGROUND
The IndigeLab Network connects Indigenous women and gender minority researchers who lead unique research collectives that make room for Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being in the academy. The IndigeLab Network will collaboratively investigate methods of making, maintaining, and repairing research cultures in Indigenous, gender minority-led research collectivesacross social and natural sciences and the arts. The goal is to shed light on knowledges and methods of bringing Indigenous methodologies and theories of change into the social worlds of labs, studios, portfolios, centres, and other research collectives. The anticipated impacts of IndigeLab Network activities include: insights into the ways gendered Indigenous methodologies can impact internal research cultures and collectives; collaborative training of over 200 Indigenous and allied students via lab exchanges (over 7 years); influence of international professionalization organizations through research-based recommendations; and an international network of Indigenous women and gender minority researchers, students, and research collectives.
DUTIES
Working alongside the Co-Directors of IndigeLabs Network, the Coordinator will oversee the day to day logistics of running an international Network. Responsibilities include organizing and crafting external and internal communications for the Network (website, newsletter, social media); planning events and meetings (monthly meetings, online workshops, working group sessions); project coordination including taking meeting minutes, craft schedules, and checking in on tasks and deliverables; and interacting with the public via email inquiries and coordinating news media and the blog. This position is also responsible for coordinating events and communications related to accountability and good relations, including check ins around Indigenous Data Sovereignty for Network projects; coordinating meetings about equity in author order; and coordinating community-based feedback and report backs on projects. The Coordinator will work as part of a team to plan and host teach-ins, workshops, and welcoming events, including coordination of the IndigeLab spaces at Memorial University (researcher room, meeting room, artist-in-residence studio). The Coordinator may also use their expertise in areas of art-based communication, podcasts, storywork, various types of facilitation or transformational justice processes, or relationship-first methods; and performing other related duties as required.
A hybrid remote work opportunity is available for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience (3-5 years) in project management, program coordination, and/or communications and public relations; graduation from a four-year university degree program in a related discipline; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Excellent written and oral communication skills (including editing and proofreading); attention to detail; organizational abilities; and time management skills are required. The ideal candidate will also have excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite is required. Knowledge of the methods and techniques used to disseminate information for both general public and Indigenous audiences, including using media relations, and using a variety of related print and electronic media are assets. Experience working with students and researchers is preferred.
This competition is only open to individuals who identify as Indigenous gender minorities (women, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, genderqueer, etc.) as per approval granted by the Human Rights Commission pursuant to Section 8 of the Human Rights Act. In addition to self-identification, candidates must demonstrate that they are connected with an Indigenous community, through a letter of support from an Indigenous community member, government, or organization, or through other appropriate means. As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to both identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) and remark on which Indigenous communities claim them, and how.
Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Applicants will be contacted by email with instructions on how to complete the survey. If you do not receive an email by the closing date below, please contact recruitment@mun.ca.
Applications should include a resume or CV, a cover letter detailing the experience and relations mentioned in this ad, and three names of references that includes one Indigenous community reference. References will only be contacted for short-listed candidates after interviews. Apply through Memorial University’s Career Portal.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact mliboiron@mun.ca.
SALARY $51,611 – $77,412 per annum (Management and Professional)
CLOSING DATE November 2, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. NST
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.
The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.
If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.
If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.
Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
CLEAR is a member of the IndigeLab Network
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