The Center for Sex Positive Culture welcomes everyone and encourages our members who identify as BIPOC or LGBTQ/SGL to apply for this volunteer position.
Summary:
The CSPC is looking for a volunteer who is comfortable with digital, mostly video, communication styles with reliable internet access to run the technical aspects of CSPC virtual events, discussion groups, munches, and new member orientations in coordination with event hosts or facilitators. The primary platform used is Zoom with occasional use of Google Hangouts. This position involves online face-to-face interaction with other volunteers and event participants.
Responsibilities:
Consistently and reliably volunteer at one or more CSPC event per month (you will be assigned to a particular event team based on your availability, interest, and current volunteer openings)
Log in, launch the appropriate platform, and open the room a half hour before the start of the event
Assemble online documents, links, etc that might be needed for the event
Admit the event hosts or facilitators and work with them on any preparations needed prior to the start of the event, including troubleshooting any technical problems
Admit participants as they arrive or communicate with them through chat if they arrive too early
During the event, move participants to breakout rooms, keep track of who will speak next, answer questions in the chat, provide links as needed, share screen as needed, mute or remove participants in the case of problematic behavior, admit or readmit attendees as needed
Remain for up to 30 minutes after the end of the event to debrief with the hosts or facilitators and submit a short electronic feedback form
Attend occasional online continuing education events to learn about changes to procedure, update your skills, and get to know your fellow volunteers
Attend monthly online team meetings (not required but highly recommended)
Qualifications:
Be a member of the CSPC
Have completed a Volunteer Orientation (this can be done at the start of volunteering)
Have reliable internet access, a laptop or desktop computer with a screen capable of displaying many tabs at once, a private and quiet work space, and some combination of microphone and headphones
Have a basic understanding of Zoom and Google Hangouts (training will be provided)
Have a basic understanding of Google Docs and Google Drive and a willingness to use these tools
Be willing to show your face on screen and provide your name or scene name
Work well as part of a team
Have availability evenings and weekends (to gain an understanding of the CSPC event schedule go to https://thecspc.org/event)
Be reliable, available on a consistent basis, exercise discretion, and respect confidentiality
Contact:
Email volunteerliaison@thecspc.org to apply for this volunteer position.
The Center for Sex Positive Culture creates spaces to celebrate, develop, and explore sexuality and sensuality among a diverse, supportive community.