Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Logistics Coordinators (2)

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 Logistics Coordinator is one of three members of the events team. Primarily, they will be responsible for organizing the logistics of WGEN events. This includes: booking rooms and equipment for events, scheduling events, completing EOHSS fulfilments, managing set-up and takedown of events, and coordinating the Events Committee. In running the Events Committee this executive will have input into event brainstorming and content creation. They will also be responsible for the weekly upkeep and organization of space materials and displays. 

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.

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). 

• An understanding of safe(r) space 

• Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views 

• Organizational and time management skills 

• Interpersonal skills 

• Communication Skills 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Previous experience planning events is an asset 

• Establish and maintain professional connections on and off campus 

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing WGEN 

Working Conditions 

• Shared office space in the MSU Committee Room 

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

• Most work can be completed in a shared office space 

Training and Experience 

• Necessary training will be provided 

Equipment 

• Personal and/or shared computer 

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