People’s Solidarity Hub Associate
Salary: $25,795 – $30,795 depending on experience
Hours: 20 per week
Category: C – associate
Worker classification: part-time, at-will, non-exempt (You may not work more than 40 hours in a week without written permission from your supervisor.)
Supervisor: Wesley Morris
How We Do Our Work
All staff are expected to adhere to the organizational values and culture described in the personnel handbook. How we do our work is as important as what we do. Staff are expected to:
- Be cooperative and supportive teammates
- Respond in a timely manner to all communications via email, Slack and other organizational communication methods
- Work the hours committed to on a weekly basis
- Share concerns clearly, directly, and respectfully
- Be receptive to feedback
- Be solution-oriented toward challenges
- Act with honesty and integrity
- Treat colleagues and community members with respect
Job Description: The People’s Solidarity Hub is a gathering space for activists and organizers to build collective power. We build solidarity through the sharing of resources and uplifting mutual aid through our People’s Lending Library, hosting skill shares, open community hours, and community sourced programming. The PSH associate will work to support the PSH coordinator and SVA’s leadership team to run the seamless operation of the Durham People’s Solidarity Hub. The PSH associate will work to be a welcoming, encouraging and dependable support to all users of the space and to the overall movement for social justice and liberation through the space that is PSH. Some of the expected tasks are as follows:
- Conducts orientations for new users of the PSH
- Fields questions from users and references guides and handbooks to find answers
- Assists with scheduling, booking approval and system as needed
- Assists in clean up and regular building maintenance
- Leads on operation of lending library, scheduling pick up and drop off times with users, maintaining documentation and check in and check out processes.
- Supports with recruitment, training, and scheduling of PSH volunteers
- Participates in monthly Advisory Council (AC) meetings
- Helps recruit new Advisory Council members
- Assists as needed for fundraising, such as helping to report on PSH activities to impress funders, or taking and sharing pictures occasionally
- Collaborates with PSH staff and AC to plan for low-lift programming, emphasizing our role as intermediaries who facilitate the process of grassroots groups leading programs
- Learns to operate printer and guides user through the process
- Stays vigilant of any potential risks or vulnerabilities arising in the PSH space
- Communicates any risks or important observations to appropriate staff
- Uses de-escalation techniques at all times to try and keep situations as calm and manageable as possible
- Keeps up with ALL security protocols and rules
- Does not share important secure passwords or codes outside of LastPass
- Resets door and alarm codes as needed / as directed by physical plant coordinator
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
Optional 401(k) employer-paid matching contribution that equals 100% on the first 3% of pay that you elect to contribute out of your paycheck. Accrued pro-rata PTO. (Eligible after 90 days of employment. Subject to annual budget changes.)
Even if you think you don’t meet every requirement listed above, we encourage you to apply! Studies show that marginalized communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. SVA is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we still encourage you to consider applying. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another opening. All qualified applicants – including people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, women, protected veterans, individuals who have been involved in the justice system, and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
SVA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions and treatment against employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, and/or past incarceration.
