We are thrilled to share that we are finally launching an Open Search for the Inclusivity Group! Our goal is to be more flexible, facilitating a process where we are able to quickly expand the team as we identify areas needing more representation.
Table of Contents
- What is the Inclusivity Group (IG)?
- Requirements and Qualities
- How to apply
- The process
- Summary
What is the Inclusivity Group (IG)?
At goSupermodel, we believe in celebrating individuality, inclusivity, and diversity in all its forms. IG is dedicated to helping us create an environment where every user feels valued, represented, and empowered. At the very core of IG, is functioning as user base representatives, ensuring community feedback on inclusivity plays an important part in the forming and execution of our strategies.
Their tasks are ever changing to the current needs of the community, and the team should show initiative and work proactively on the platform to identify areas in need of awareness.
The team’s tasks are varied, and they collaborate on many different aspects of the platform:
- Moderation, rules, and guidelines
- Website and accessibility
- Forum advocacy and participating in educational conversations
- News- and awareness posts
- Shop and items
- Inclusivity Campaigns
Compensation:
- goMoney
- Diamonds
- Daily VIP (1 day added every day that a member is badged)
- A bimonthly outfit selection chosen by Campaign Team
Requirements and Qualities:
Fixed requirements:
- You must be part of a marginalised group.
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must be able to communicate well in English.
- You must have a wish to improve the goSupermodel experience for all users.
- You must be able to work proactively to identify inclusive needs and solutions.
We are ideally looking for:
- Someone who advocates for inclusivity and diversity.
- Someone who is compassionate.
- Someone who is able to cooperate well with other volunteer teams, and staff members.
- Individuals from or based outside of Europe.
- Individuals with immigrant, cross-cultural, and/or mixed heritage backgrounds or experiences.
- Individuals with a BIPOC background.
- Individuals from different religious backgrounds.
- Individuals with different disabilities, including (but not limited to) physical disabilities, mental health-related struggles, or other “invisible” disabilities.
- Individuals belonging to LGBTQIA+.
- Individuals with knowledge about cultural events.
- Individuals with creative ideas on new ways of educating.
Things that will immediately exclude you from the process:
- Not fulfilling the fixed requirements.
- Previous severe sanctions (Discrimination, bigotry, cheating, bullying etc.)
- Applying for the wrong reasons.
How to Apply
Send an email to inclusivitygroup@momio.zendesk.com with your application.
You can be as creative (or uncreative) as you wish to!
Visual guidelines:
- If you are using colors: Consider contrast levels, ensuring it is high enough to be readable.
- Avoid backgrounds where the primary colors are very bright.
- No excessive use of caps lock or fonts only portrayed in a caps lock format.
- Use at least font size 12 for normal text.
- If you send a creative picture-based application, make sure to also provide the information separately in text-format.
Your application must include:
- Your username, age, and which marginalised group(s) you are part of.
- Your motivation for becoming part of the Inclusivity Group..
- What you can bring to the team.
- A statement including feedback and possible ideas and solutions on how IG and gSm can improve inclusivity on a topic of your choosing. This can be inspired by things you have observed on the platform, or ideas and thoughts you have yourself.
The process
Open search:
An Open Search is a different process than what we have done in the past, where there is no deadline to apply, and where we can hire more members at any time we identify a need for it.
Applications will be stored for a maximum of 6 months, and you can apply multiple times during the 6 month-period if you wish to make changes. If you still want to become a member once the 6 months are over, please re-apply. You do not need to alter your application to do so.
Applications:
Applications will be read by staff-members working closely with IG: The admin team and IG team leaders and supervisors. Potential candidates will be vetted based on the information available to us. After this process, we will contact potential candidates for an interview.
An application is judged based on an overall impression of whether you will be a good fit for the team. We do not judge an applicant on popularity, friends, VIP, and username (as long as it is in accordance with the rules).
Interview:
Interviews typically last between 10-20 minutes. We understand the idea of an interview can be both intimidating and scary, but we wish to reassure everyone that they are quick, friendly, and intended to be a more personal and open conversation to learn more about you!
Interviews should be inclusive, and we will accommodate the needs of a candidate to the best of our abilities. The standard is video and voice, but you can ask for a text-based interview, or vocalize other requests you may have.
Updates:
We will provide general updates on the process such as us contacting potential candidates, and share when the community can expect to see new members.
We will not provide individual feedback or updates on applications.
Summary:
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We are looking for passionate and proactive members.
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To apply you need to send your application here: inclusivitygroup@momio.zendesk.com
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An Open Search means we will store applications for a maximum of 6 months, and are able to bring on new members at any time. Once the 6 month-period is over, you would need to re-apply.
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An application should include username, age, what marginalised group(s) you belong to, how you can contribute, and a statement including feedback and ideas on how gSm can improve inclusivity.
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Visual guidelines: Make sure your application is accessible. Consider contrast, font, font size, and colors. If you send a picture-based application, provide the information separately through text as well.
We are deeply excited to read all of your applications, and to continue our journey towards a more inclusive future!
Make sure to stay updated on the process in THIS topic.
With love,
