Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Events & Advocacy Committee Volunteer

McMasters Student Union • Hamilton, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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).

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience planning events is an asset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help 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.
• Work closely with other Executives (i.e. Social & Political Advocacy and Promotions).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed