Call for Applications: School Schmool Coordinator (Summer Contract)
QPIRG-McGill and QPIRG Concordia are hiring TWO (2) School Schmool Coordinator Positions.
School Schmool is a long-time publication of QPIRG-McGill and QPIRG Concordia.
PLEASE NOTE: Two coordinators will be hired – one QPIRG McGill-focused coordinator and one
QPIRG Concordia-focused coordinator. Please state for which position you are applying based on your knowledge and experience with either of the organizations or their communities.
BOTH POSITIONS are partially funded by a summer grant for students. Candidates must be eligible for this grant:
- full-time students between the ages of 16 and 30, intending to return to school in the fall,
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act,
- and have a valid Social Insurance Number
– get in touch if you have any questions, or check the YCW website FAQ:https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-grad
uates/questions-students-graduates.html
Contract Details
Contract Length: 14 weeks, with an additional up to 16 hours in September for distribution.
Total gross remuneration: $9520 (part-time, variable hours)
Contract Start Date: Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Location: Montreal, QC
Application Deadline: May 26th , 2025 at 11:59pm
Action. Research. Justice.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Working with the staff and Board of both PIRGs to choose themes, vision and plan for the
2025-2026 agenda
– Liaising with campus groups, QPIRG working groups, and community groups to promote
participation in the publication and expand the resource database in the agenda
– Soliciting articles, art and other contributions from individuals and organizations
– Extensive work with desktop-publishing software – mainly InDesign
– Developing and supporting a volunteer committee of writers, editors and artists
– Collecting, selecting, and assembling content into publication format, using
desktop-publishing and website-publishing software (Indesign, Photoshop and WordPress)
– Working closely with the printing company on the layout and printing of School Schmool
– Meeting QPIRG Concordia and QPIRG-McGill’s mandates to create campus-community links
at Concordia and McGill universities
– Developing a web component of School Schmool to digitally archive the project
– Meeting with a staff liaison and/or QPIRG board member to give updates on the progress of
the project/get support at least once per month through the duration of the summer
– Giving at least two reports to the QPIRG boards through the summer
– Producing a final written report of the project giving a summary and evaluation of the
project
– Attending the Annual General Meetings of each PIRG to present this report to the
membership
– Assisting in planning and seeing through distribution of the planner on both campuses and in
community spaces
– Helping to organize final launch parties, if they occur
A successful candidate will possess the following:
– Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental change
– Project and volunteer coordination experience
– Writing and editing skills
– Ability to work collaboratively and by consensus
– Familiarity and experience with desktop publishing applications (ex. InDesign, Photoshop)
– Familiarity with website publishing applications (ex. WordPress)
– Artistic design and layout skills
– Knowledge of social and environmental justice organizations in Montreal
– Familiarity with QPIRG Concordia and the Concordia campus and/or QPIRG-McGill and the
McGill campus
– Fluency in English (oral and written)
– Ability to work in French (written)
– Fluency in French (oral) is an asset; English will be the primary language of the agenda.
– Experience with fundraising through grant-writing or other university-based funding sources
is also an asset.
How to Apply
Fill out the application form and submit your CV at the link here by May 26th 2025 at 11:59pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_gUd6535QYHE0sUZ-VRKCvx1rjOlWhgR3RrXrlkTDC4nXIQ/viewform
Applicants are strongly encouraged to share any accessibility needs during the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.
We’re grateful for your interest in this position and only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Equity:
QPIRG values the contributions that individuals who identify as members of marginalized
communities bring to our organization. We encourage Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, people identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+, women, immigrants and people from working class backgrounds to apply. We recognize that this list is neither exhaustive nor representative of the intersectionality present within each individual. We encourage these individuals to apply for these positions, and to describe their unique contributions in their applications. Work experience at QPIRG is not a prerequisite for the position, nor will it privilege your application. Please indicate in your proposal if you would like to be considered for employment equity (full policy available upon request).