Reports to: WGEN Director
Hours: 3- 5 hours per week
Rate: Volunteer
**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site - please complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/r/XeDqCc0M2M
**Also - Please note this posting closes Wednesday, May 28 at 11:59pm
WGEN
educates the McMaster community in an effort to create a campus free from prejudice and discrimination on the basis of gender expression and/or gender identity. WGEN services as a participant in supporting survivors of gender-based discrimination, sexual assault, and/or similar forms of violence. WGEN develops and strengthens relationships between McMaster students, staff, and members of the community by providing information, resources, programming, and on-campus advocacy around gender-based oppressions
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The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for organizing the recruitment of new volunteers, as well as the scheduling and coordination of volunteers and executives. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the WGEN Coordinator to create a supportive community of volunteers, who will help facilitate, maintain and advertise safe(r)-space, events, workshops, and campaigns. The Volunteer Coordinator will also coordinate with executive members well in advance of events and campaigns to organize volunteers in a thoughtful and resourceful way.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Awareness and understanding of topics associated with WGEN ( i.e. transphobia, racism,
sexism, ableism, and human rights, heterosexism, cissexism, heteronormativity, intersecting
oppressions and invisible privilege, sexual assault)
Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views
Organizational and time management skills
Leadership and supervisory skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Commitment and dedication to Service
Effort & Responsibility
Effort to think creatively
Effort required to implement recruitment campaigns
Ability to work in a team and act as a support
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN
Working Conditions
Time demands may exceed stated hours of work
Most work can be completed in a shared office space
Training and Experience
Previous leadership experience
Necessary training will be provided
Equipment
Personal and/or shared computer
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the
full job description.
**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site - please complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/r/XeDqCc0M2M
