Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning

McMasters Student Union • Hamilton, Canada • 3d ago

Reports to: WGEN Director Hours: 4 - 6 hours per week Rate: Volunteer

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**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. The Community Events and Planning Executive(s) are responsible for building a welcoming, safe(r) and supportive network for women-identified people, trans folk, those who identify outside the gender binary, survivors of sexual assault, and other members of WGEN. This process working closely with WGEN executives and community partners, and overseeing a volunteer committee to plan and execute engaging and inclusive events (such as discussions, potlucks, storytelling, etc.).

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). An understanding of safe(r) space Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views Organizational and time management skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills Effort & Responsibility Previous experience planning events is an asset Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus Maintaining confidentiality of all individuals accessing WGEN Working Conditions Shared office space in the MSU Committee Room Time demands may exceed stated hours of work Most work can be completed in a shared office space Training and Experience Necessary training will be provided Equipment Personal and/or shared computer For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the WGEN Community Events and Planning Executive job description.