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.

Safe(r) Space Volunteers will perform 2 to 3 hours of space facilitation and peer support within the WGEN space, as assigned. They are responsible for building and maintaining a safe(r) space for students of all genders and survivors of domestic, intimate partner, sexual, and gender-based violence. They will do so by working with the Executives and other volunteers to facilitate, maintain, and advertise the safe(r) space, as well as WGEN events including social events, workshops, and campaigns.

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).
• Confidence and ability to challenge dominant and oppressive views
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Commitment and dedication
• Ability to work effectively with a team and as an individual

Effort & Responsibility

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN
• Continuously work to develop and maintain a safe(r) space, including ensuring the accessibility of the space
• Attempt, within own capacities, to cover at least one shift per month
• 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

Equipment

• Shared computer

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.