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Overview

Queer Yukon Society is looking to hire a Community Engagement Manager for an ongoing position to develop and organize programs and community events for the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Whitehorse. 

Responsibilities include:

• Planning, developing, and facilitating in-person, online and/or physical-distanced community engagement activities in Whitehorse and, occasionally, other Yukon communities.
• Supervising staff, volunteers and contractors on short- and long-term projects
• Working with other staff to promote activities through social media, the organization’s website, and other means.
• Collecting feedback about the activities as well as the needs of LGBTQIA2S+ community members to develop future programming
• Working with the Executive Director and other staff to plan and implement program grants, including developing appropriate budgets and supporting reporting as needed
• Working alongside staff to ensure the safety of all community members during project activities.
• Working within a set budget and regularly reporting expenses.
• Following all policies, procedures, and guidelines as set by Queer Yukon from time to time.
• Participating in relevant staff and team meetings.
• Participating in strategic planning and feedback processes as needed. 
• Other duties as mutually agreed upon, according to capacity.

Some evenings and weekend work will be required, with advance notice provided.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong knowledge of or first-hand experience with the LGBTQIA2S+ community
• Anti-racist and/or any other anti-oppression training or experience
• A strong knowledge or experience with Yukon’s First Nations communities
• Experience planning and coordinating online and in-person events
• Experience working on a committee, and/or working in the non-profit sector
• Experience working within budgets
• Basic familiarity with Gmail, Google Drive, Zoom, Facebook and Instagram would be considered an asset
• Bilingualism in ASL, a Yukon First Nations language, or French would be considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license would be considered an asset

For this position, Queer Yukon Society is inviting applications from Yukoners currently living in Whitehorse, or with a strong knowledge of the Whitehorse community. Preference may be given to individuals who identify themselves as members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour, women, Two Spirit / Indigiqueer people, Trans/Non-binary people, people whose first language is not English, and people with disabilities.