Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Promotions Coordinators (2)

McMasters Student Union•Hamilton, ON

2d•Hybrid

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. The Promotions Executive will be responsible for the promotion of WGEN events to the McMaster community in a professional manner. The Promotions Executive is responsible for the creation of these promotional materials as well as the creation of promotional plans for WGEN events in partnership with the Coordinator, other Executives, and Underground Media + Design. The Promotions Executive will work closely with the WGEN Coordinator to ensure effective promotions for all events.

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).
Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views.
Organizational and time management skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Public relations skills, experience in advertising.
Creativity.
Effort required to think creatively.
Effort required to design and implement promotional campaigns.
Ability to work in a team and act as a support.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Promotion of WGEN events to the McMaster community in a professional manner.
Creation of promotional materials for WGEN events.
Creation of promotional plans for WGEN events in partnership with the Coordinator, other Executives, and Underground Media + Design.
Work closely with the WGEN Coordinator to ensure effective promotions for all events.
Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN.