Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Promotions Coordinators (2)

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 Promotions Executive will be responsible for the promotion of WGEN events to the McMaster community in a professional manner. The Promotions Executive is responsible for the creation of these promotional materials as well as the creation of promotional plans for WGEN events in partnership with the Coordinator, other Executives, and Underground Media + Design. The Promotions Executive will work closely with the WGEN Coordinator to ensure effective promotions for all events. 

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 

• Public relations skills, experience in advertising 

• Creativity 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Effort required to think creatively 

• Effort required to design and implement promotional 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 the job description here: original_WGEN_Promotions_Executive_(locked) (1)