Red Files is seeking a Red Files community member to elect themselves as a Senior Member.
Senior Members must be flexible individuals, who have the capacity to work autonomously, with little supervision and within an online team. Senior Members must have highly developed communication skills, as they are expected to communicate to members and staff through telecommunication devices including computers and phones and across mediums such as Red Files interface, email, SMS, live chat, on the phone and in person.
All information provided by applicants is kept confidential and only viewed by the current MOD and the current Director.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Red Files Senior Member
Reports to: A Director (at the moment Estelle Lucas)
Location: The Internet
Work Type: Volunteer position
POSITION OVERVIEW
A senior member, as selected at random, and if they agree to the role, can be called forward as a member of the Review Board in the instance of a disagreement, as explained in the Grievance Procedure. This means that like a juror they play a part in remedying any grievances, disagreements or complaints within Red Files.
Senior members can also elect themselves to join the Committee. In this instance they nominate themselves to convey the needs and wants from the current Red Files membership.
At times, senior members are also notified of any potential Red File members who must commit to a physical meet up with someone from the community before gaining membership. In these instances, and to their discretion, they have the capacity to assist MODs verify applicants.
DUTIES WITHIN THE COMMITTEE
The Committee’s purpose is keep in check, and balance, the operations within Red Files. The Committee also ensures Red Files is progressing in a direction to the memberships liking. The Committee consists of five members: one Director, two MODs and two self-appointed SENIOR MEMBERS.
The Committee oversees the features, structure and procedures within Red Files. SENIOR MEMBERS within the Committee have access to review and comment on the current procedures and guidelines to their own discretion. The Committee gets together at the end of each cycle (six months) and can potentially review the following:
The Committee is also to consider any motions formally put forward from any member of the Red Files Community for that cycle. If a motion isn’t seconded by anyone on the Committee, it isn’t considered by the Committee. Motions can be accepted, rejected or relayed to the next cycle. Committee members can also abstain from voting. Motions are accepted by majority rules and the Director is always last to vote.
The authority of the Committee is limited. The limitations are listed below.
A document with all motions passed must be posted in the News section for the membership to consider. There is no mention of names or positions held, only a tally of the votes.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
Full Red Files membership
Lived experience of sex work and knowledge of the sex industry.
Sensitive, understanding and non-judgmental to workplace nuisances, trauma, discrimination, harassment and abuse.
High level of understanding of the Community Guidelines.
Familiarity and confidence in working with technology.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse community of sex workers.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as alone.
Time management and recording skills
Access to internet.
A membership within Red Files for a minimum of six months.
Desirable
Experience or willingness to learn new programs and technology.
Previous engagement with the Red Files community, either through volunteering, vouching, communicating, donating, advertising etc.
Experience in support services, crisis support or equivalent.
Flexible schedule and availability
Accommodating of fluctuating workload.
Previous experience working with a sex worker organisation.
HOW TO APPLY
Any senior Red Files member can be on the Committee by electing themselves for the next cycle (six months). They must formally write a letter why they want to be on the Committee and what they feel they can bring to the table.
Additional Information
Committee members must have a minimum of six months experience as a Red Files member to ensure they have sufficient knowledge about the functions, design and features of Red Files. If more than two senior members have elected themselves for the next cycle, the next Committee members are elected by the membership and community through an online poll. The membership is informed of their sex working status, their working name and their letter is posted in the news section. Committee members must commit at least two full days for every cycle (but can commit more time to their own discretion).
If successfully elected, a Committee member will need to sign formal non-disclosure agreements and contracts with their full legal name to retain confidentiality and sensitive information about Red Files. These documents are kept in a physically secure location.
To apply please email us at [email protected]
Applications open forever!