Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Resources Coordinator

McMasters Student Union; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated Resources Coordinator to enhance the McMaster community's understanding of gender-based issues. This role involves maintaining a comprehensive resource library and collaborating with various partners to ensure students are informed about available services. You will be instrumental in supporting content creation for programming and advocating for a campus free from discrimination. If you're passionate about social justice and community engagement, this opportunity is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Training will be provided for necessary skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an online and offline resource library for the McMaster community.
• Connect with clubs and services to promote available resources.

Skills

Awareness of gender-related issues

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing and editing skills

Job description

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: https://forms.office.com/r/XeDqCc0M2M

**Also - Please note this posting closes Wednesday, May 28 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 Resources Coordinator will maintain an online and offline resource library for the McMaster Community. They will work with internal and external partners and resources to ensure that the general student population is aware of the available services. One part of that will be connecting with clubs, groups and services around McMaster. The collection of materials requires a basic comfort with traveling around Hamilton to find the different services available to students. They will also collect manuals, articles and books related (but not limited to) to the topics of intersectional feminism, trans-antagonism, womanism, safe(r) space, etc. They will also be responsible for coordinating articles for The Silhouette, supporting content creation in WGEN programming, and creating resources as necessary.

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)

• Organizational and time management skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Communication skills

• Writing and editing skills

Effort & Responsibility

• Effort required to maintain professional connections on and off campus

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN

Working Conditions

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work

• Some travel in Hamilton required

• Management of library resources will take place in a shared office space

Training and Experience

• Previous leadership experience

• Necessary training will be provided

Equipment

• Personal and/or shared computer

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