Reports to: WGEN Director
Hours: 3- 5 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 Research Coordinator will be responsible for the research and content development of WGEN’s educational events and campaigns. Research will focus issues faced by women, trans and gender non-conforming students, as well as issues of gender-based violence, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in the McMaster community. They will also aid in the development of WGEN Volunteer Training, gathering verified and accurate information to be presented.
This executive will work with both MSU and community partners in order to assure that the projects are highly inclusive, appropriate, impactful, and align with principles of intersectional feminism. For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the WGEN Research Coordinator job description.
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
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the 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
Previous leadership experience
Necessary training will be provided
Equipment
Personal and/or shared computer
