McMaster Students Union

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.

Please note this posting closes Friday, September 22nd at 11:59pm.

Event Committee Volunteers will perform 2 to 3 hours of work around the development, planning, and executing of WGEN events and campaigns, as assigned by the Logistics Coordinator and with the involvement of the Community Events & Planning Executives. They are responsible for helping create engaging and inclusive events and campaigns (such as discussions, potlucks, storytelling, etc.) which support WGEN’s education and social functions, and align with WGEN’s mandate of supporting students of all genders and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. They will do so by working closely with other Executives (i.e. Social & Political Advocacy and Promotions).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with WGEN (i.e. racism, hetero-cissexism, ableism, settler colonialism, transmisogyny, heteronormativity, intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege, and sexual and gender-based violence).
• An understanding of safe(r) space
• Confidence and ability to challenge dominant and oppressive views
• Organizational and time management skills
• Commitment and dedication
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team and as an individual

Effort & Responsibility

• Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus
• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN
• Attend any required training sessions
• Continue working on own learning and growth

Working Conditions

• Most duties can be performed in a shared office space

Training and Experience

• Necessary training will be provided
• Previous experience planning events is an asset

 Equipment

• Shared computer

Special Application Instructions:

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position, and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources by email at hr@msu.mcmaster.ca. Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students’ union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.