If you are interested in applying to be a co-ordinator at the Rainbow Centre, below is a description of each posistion and you can download the application from the Volunteering Forms page on the sidebar.

Rainbow Centre Coordinators are responsible for the day to day operations and program development of the Rainbow Centre. As such, each coordinator within the Rainbow Centre is expected to be involved in maintaining the safe atmosphere of the Centre.

Coordinators are expected to make a commitment for one full academic year (September to April), although there will be some summer responsibilities. All coordinators are expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism both within the Rainbow Centre and in the broader community. Coordinators hold the same responsibilities as general volunteers in addition to their coordinator duties and must adhere to Rainbow Centre policies at all times. The Rainbow Centre coordinators are expected to work in collaboration with each other to address the needs of the Wilfrid Laurier Campus and, specifically, the Rainbow Centre. This includes the development and enhancement of campus services, programs and events.

Position Title: Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, Rainbow Centre

The Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator is responsible for maintaining community relations and the marketing of the Rainbow Centre.

DUTIES:

·       Acts as a liaison between the Rainbow Centre and campus community

·       Establishes and maintains various community contacts and partnerships

·       Collaborates with the other coordinators to develop consistent marketing materials for the Centre

·       Organizes yearly marketing campaigns

·       Works with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain website, including the development of new web resources in collaboration with the Literature & Resource Coordinator

·       Attend weekly coordinator meetings

·       Assist the other Coordinators in various projects and event

·       Ensure a safe, positive, professional and comfortable space

·       Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization within the Rainbow Centre at all times

·       Hold office hours for a minimum of two hours a week, attend weekly Coordinator meetings

·       Other duties as assigned

Position Title: Events & Discussion Coordinator, Rainbow Centre

The Events & Discussion Coordinator is responsible for supporting Campaign Working Group in planning and implementing Rainbow Centre events and activities.  This individual is also responsible for planning and facilitating bi-weekly discussions. 

DUTIES:

·       Plan and facilitate a bi-weekly discussions

·       Support Campaign Working Groups in the organization and execution of campaign and special events - including marketing for events in collaboration with the Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator

·       Establishes events schedule and assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of various events and activities

·       Managers the finances appropriately for each event in collaboration with the Administration Coordinator

·       Update Rainbow Centre and community calendars

·       Attend weekly coordinator meetings

·       Assist the other Coordinators in various projects and event

·       Ensure a safe, positive, professional and comfortable space

·       Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization within the Rainbow Centre at all times

·       Hold office hours for a minimum of two hours a week, attend weekly Coordinator meetings

·       Other duties as assigned

Position Title: Literature & Resource Coordinator, Rainbow Centre

The Literature & Resource Coordinator is responsible for the organization, maintenance and collection of literature and resource materials for the Rainbow Centre.

DUTIES:

·       Collects and organizes resource material for the centre

·       Maintain and update Rainbow Centre Resources including the library, media materials and other additional resources

·       Maintain the resource database, including web content in collaboration with the Administration Coordinator

·       Research materials and resources related to the programming and activities of the Centre

·       Work with the WLU Library to provide additional resources to the campus community

·       Attend weekly coordinator meetings

·       Assist the other Coordinators in various projects and event

·       Ensure a safe, positive, professional and comfortable space

·       Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization within the Rainbow Centre at all times

·       Hold office hours for a minimum of two hours a week, attend weekly Coordinator meetings

·       Other duties as assigned

Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator, Rainbow Centre

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for creating a positive atmosphere within the Rainbow Centre, and providing support & team-building opportunities to all volunteers.  It is expected that the Volunteer Coordinator be visible within the Rainbow Centre, and at the majority of Rainbow Centre events.   

DUTIES:

·       Provide support and team-building opportunities for all Rainbow Centre volunteers

·       Represent the specific concerns and needs of all Rainbow Centre volunteers

·       Works with the Administration Coordinator to recruit, train, and manages volunteers 

·       Works with the Administration Coordinator to establishes schedules for volunteers and assigns tasks

·       Attend weekly coordinator meetings

·       Assist the other Coordinators in various projects and events of the Rainbow Centre

·       Ensure a safe, positive, professional and comfortable space

·       Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization within the Rainbow Centre at all times

·       Hold office hours for a minimum of two hours a week, attend weekly Coordinator meetings

·       Other duties as assigned