Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2)

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📍 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada📍 HybridVolunteer

About this role

Reports to: WGEN Director   

Hours: 4 - 6 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 Community Events and Planning Executive(s) are responsible for building a welcoming, safe(r) and supportive network for women-identified people, trans folk, those who identify outside the gender binary, survivors of sexual assault, and other members of WGEN. This process working closely with WGEN executives and community partners, and overseeing a volunteer committee to plan and execute engaging and inclusive events (such as discussions, potlucks, storytelling, etc.). 


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 
  • Maintaining 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 Community Events and Planning Executive job description.
 

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Is the Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2) role at msu full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Volunteer position. It is posted as a Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2) role in the Volunteer department at msu.
Which team or department does the Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2) at msu belong to?
This Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2) position is part of the Volunteer department at msu. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2) job at msu posted?
This Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive(s): Community Events and Planning (2) position at msu was posted on May 19, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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