Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Social and Political Advocacy (2)

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📍 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada📍 HybridVolunteer

About this role

Reports to: WGEN Director     

Hours: 3 – 5 hours per week

Rate: Volunteer 


**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site - please complete this application form: WGEN Exec Application Form 2026-2027 – Fill out form


**You DO NOT need to do an application for each WGEN Executive role currently posted 

**Also - Please note this posting closes Saturday, June 6 at 11:59pm 


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 Social and Political Advocacy Executive is responsible for 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. 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

  • 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 

Effort & Responsibility 

  • Previous experience planning events or workshops is an asset 
  • Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus 
  • Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN 

Working Conditions 

  • Most work can be completed in a shared office space or from home  
  • Time demands may exceed stated hours of work  

Training and Experience 

  • Necessary training will be provided 

Equipment 

  • Personal computer 

This executive will 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.


For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please download the
WGEN Social and Political Advocacy Coordinator job description.
 

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When was the Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Social and Political Advocacy (2) job at msu posted?
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