Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Social and Political Advocacy (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 regarding gender-based oppressions. The Social and Political Advocacy Executive specifically develops educational workshops and campaigns to raise awareness and promote positive change concerning social and political issues relevant to women, trans and gender non-conforming students, gender-based violence, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women within the McMaster community.
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.
- Creativity.
- Work with both MSU and community partners in order to assure that the projects are highly inclusive, appropriate, impactful, and align with principles of intersectional feminism.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience planning events or workshops is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Developing educational workshops and campaigns that raise awareness about, and promote positive change in regards to various social and political issues relevant to women, trans and gender non-conforming students, gender-based violence, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in the McMaster community.
- Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus.
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN.
Benefits
- Volunteer rate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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