Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Logistics Coordinators (2)
About The Position
The Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) educates the McMaster community to create a campus free from prejudice and discrimination based on gender expression and/or gender identity. WGEN supports survivors of gender-based discrimination, sexual assault, and similar forms of violence. WGEN builds relationships within the McMaster community by providing information, resources, programming, and on-campus advocacy around gender-based oppressions. The Logistics Coordinator is part of the events team and is primarily responsible for organizing the logistics of WGEN events. This includes booking rooms and equipment, scheduling events, completing EOHSS fulfillments, managing event setup and takedown, and coordinating the Events Committee. This role also involves input into event brainstorming and content creation, as well as weekly upkeep of space materials and displays. The executive will collaborate with MSU and community partners to ensure projects are inclusive, appropriate, impactful, and align with principles of intersectional feminism.
Requirements
- 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
- Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience planning events is an asset
Responsibilities
- Organizing the logistics of WGEN events
- Booking rooms and equipment for events
- Scheduling events
- Completing EOHSS fulfillments
- Managing set-up and takedown of events
- Coordinating the Events Committee
- Having input into event brainstorming and content creation
- Responsible for the weekly upkeep and organization of space materials and displays
- Working with both MSU and community partners to assure projects are highly inclusive, appropriate, impactful, and align with principles of intersectional feminism
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing WGEN
Benefits
- Volunteer rate
- Necessary training will be provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
