Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Promotions

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 Promotions Executive will be responsible for the promotion of WGEN events to the McMaster community in a professional manner. The Promotions Executive is responsible for the creation of these promotional materials as well as the creation of promotional plans for WGEN events in partnership with the Coordinator, other Executives, and Underground Media + Design. The Promotions Executive will work closely with the WGEN Coordinator to ensure effective promotions for all events.

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 Interpersonal skills Communication skills Public relations skills, experience in advertising Creativity Effort & Responsibility Effort required to think creatively Effort required to design and implement promotional 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 job description here: original_WGEN_PromotionsExecutive(locked) (1)