Peer Support Application

Trans and Queer Center Peer Advisor Application

For employment with the
Trans and Queer Center
at
The Evergreen State College

2017Job Description and Application Instructions

The Trans and Queer Center (TQC), part of First Peoples Multicultural Advising Services (FPMAS), at The Evergreen State College is accepting applications for new student staff for the 2017-2018 academic years. We are hoping to fill several work-study positions.

The TQC is a free community resource and space on campus. We provide comprehensive academic, social, and personal advising as well as community building and educational events from an anti-bias perspective.

Our Peer Advisors are trained as para-professional advisors and assist us with all of our events. Peer Advisorsalso serve as liaisons to different organizations on campus, perform active outreach activities, coordinate events of their own, work as part of a team and serve as representatives of The Evergreen State College. Our mission is to support all students in achieving their academic, personal and career goals. We offer specific outreach toTrans, Gender Non-conforming, Queer, Intersex,Asexual, Agender, LGBT, two-spirit, and questioning students, and we are open to all students.

Please refer to the attached job description for more detailed information. Contact Amira Caluya at 360-867-6249 if you have any questions about how to complete the application process.

Completed applications should be emailed to or they can be submitted directly to Amira Caluyain LIB 2147.

Once your full application is received we may select you for an interview.

Contents of this package include:

Cover Letterpg. 1

Job Descriptionpg. 2

*Application Form pg. 3

*Application Questionspg. 4

*Reference Sectionpg. 4

All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume and completed application by the application deadline: May 12, 2017 at 11:59pm.

2016TQC Peer Advisor Job Description

Compensation and schedule:

This position requires a time commitment of 8-19 hours a week.

The starting pay rate is $11.00 an hour
Students are expected to work 8-9 weeks each quarter,

Work schedule: Varies typically between 9am thru 8pm from Mon-Fri. Schedules will be based around student’s class schedules. Students may be asked to work as early as 8am on some days that they do not have class. Students will have to be flexible.

Start:Week 1 of Fall Quarter 2017

End: Eval Week in June 2018

Responsibilities:

All staff will be trained to provide outreach, and support services students enrolled at The Evergreen State College.
TQCPeer Advisorsmay provide outreach and support forTrans, Gender Non-conforming, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, LGBT, two-spirit, and questioning students, and work as liaisons to various offices and organizations within the college.

Skills and Qualifications:

Students need to have an interest in working withTrans, Gender Non-conforming, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, LGBT, two-spirit, and questioning students and topics connecting them to the resources that will support them in their academic and co-curricular endeavors.
Students should have good listening, outreach and communication skills; an interest in advising; and an interest and willingness to further develop their personal skills.
Students will not become fully trained counselors, but should be able to listenempathetically and direct students to the appropriate resources at Evergreen.
They should also have great people skills,combined with willingness to absorb a multitude of details as well as perform routine office tasks.
Students must be in good academic standing. Must have at least 2 quarters of experience as an Evergreen student.

General Expectations:

Assist in the advising and referral of all students, individually and in groups.
Have knowledge of the general policies, procedures and requirements of the college and Student and Academic Support Services to help students identify appropriate resources.
Be willing to attend training sessions and complete readings that are provided from the TQC, Unity Lounge, FPMAS, and other offices to build various skill sets and work as a liaison to other campus groups.
Provide the TQC Coordinator and FPMAS staff with feedback regarding student needs & concerns.
Be willing to perform all outreach tasks such as facilitating workshops and tabling.
Assist in the development, delivery and assessment of TQC programs and events in order to support the mission and purpose of The Evergreen State College, the TQCand FPMAS office.
Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, and staff activities.
Attendbi-monthly meetings with the Coordinator or more as necessary.
Complete any paperwork requested by the Coordinator or Director of FPMAS.
Assist in scheduling appointments, receiving visitors, responding to telephone inquiries and other clerical duties necessary to maintain the office.

Adhere to the The Evergreen State College Social Contract:
Maintain confidentiality and possess a strong work ethic.
Maintain a professional environment; possess personal integrity and willingness for team membership and respect for differences and cultural integrity.

Report to work on time and contact the TQC Coordinator or FPMAS Director if you are unable to work.

Assist with other office projects as assigned and responsible for upkeep of the front desk and lounge, and surrounding TQC andFPMAS areas.

Educational component:

Must be in good academic standing at TESC and have had at least 2 qtrs. of college experience or equivalent.

Student Application

Trans and Queer Center

The Evergreen State College

2017 Application Form for potential TQC Peers

Please type or print all of your responses neatly in ink, submit all completed portions

Name:

LAST FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL

Pronouns: ______

Current Mailing Address:

STREETCITY, STATE ZIP

Summer or Permanent Address:

STREETCITY, STATE ZIP

Current Phone Number: ( )_____

Summer /Message Phone Number: ( )______

Email Address: _____

Year in School: Student ID #:

Have you successfully completed at least 2 academic quarters enrolled at TESC? Yes  No 

If no, how many quarters have you successfully completed at TESC?

Did you file the FAFSA by the priority date (3/16) for this year? Yes  No Not Sure 

If no or not sure, do you plan to file? Yes Noor did you file late? Yes  No 

Were you eligible for a work-study award this year? Yes  No 

If yes, amount of work-study award: $______

Application Questions:On a separate sheet of paper, respond to the application questions listed below.

What aspects of being a TQC Peer Advisor are you most interested in?

Briefly describe your work experience as it relates to this position and its emphasis onworking with students who identify as Trans, Gender Non-conforming, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, LGBT, two-spirit, and questioning students.

Give two examples of work you have done with Students of Color, LGBTQQIIAA students, and students who are at the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality.

Describe a project or any work experience where you worked as part of a team. What wasyour role? What were the challenges?

What ideas do you have for doing outreach to students who identify as Trans, Gender Non-conforming, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Agender, LGBT, two-spirit, and questioning students?

Do you anticipate having other significant commitments such as co-curricular athletics, leadership positions (R.A., student group coordinator, etc.) or other employment or volunteer work? Please describe the commitment and the anticipated time commitment per week.

Reference Section:

Use this section to provide names of two academic and/or work references. Include current address, phone numbers and email.

Name

/ E-mail Address / Phone Number / Relationship

By signing this application, I acknowledge that I may be required to work anytime between 8am and 8pm on days in which my program schedule allows.

______

Signature

Please return completed form to: Trans and Queer Center

The Evergreen State College, LIB 2147, Olympia Washington, 98505