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

McMasters Student Union; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to enhance community engagement and support for gender equality initiatives. This role involves organizing volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, with a commitment to advocating for marginalized communities. Join a dedicated team focused on creating a safe and inclusive campus environment while gaining valuable experience in volunteer management and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Training will be provided for all necessary skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize recruitment and scheduling of volunteers.
• Create a supportive community for volunteers.

Skills

Awareness of WGEN topics

Confidence to challenge views

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Commitment to service

Job description

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: 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

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The Volunteer Coordinator will be responsible for organizing the recruitment of new volunteers, as well as the scheduling and coordination of volunteers and executives. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the WGEN Coordinator to create a supportive community of volunteers, who will help facilitate, maintain and advertise safe(r)-space, events, workshops, and campaigns. The Volunteer Coordinator will also coordinate with executive members well in advance of events and campaigns to organize volunteers in a thoughtful and resourceful way.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Awareness and understanding of topics associated with WGEN ( i.e. transphobia, racism,sexism, ableism, and human rights, heterosexism, cissexism, heteronormativity, intersectingoppressions and invisible privilege, sexual assault)

• Confidence and ability to challenge dominant views

• Organizational and time management skills

• Leadership and supervisory skills

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Commitment and dedication to Service

Effort & Responsibility

• Effort to think creatively

• Effort required to implement recruitment campaigns

• Ability to work in a team and act as a support

• Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN

Working Conditions

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work

• Most work can be completed 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 thefull job description.

**Please note: DO NOT apply directly to this site - please complete this application form: https://forms.office.com/r/XeDqCc0M2M