Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Executive: Research 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, May 30 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 Research Coordinator will be responsible for the research and content development of WGEN’s educational events and campaigns. Research will focus issues faced by women, trans and gender non-conforming students, as well as issues of gender-based violence, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in the McMaster community. They will also aid in the development of WGEN Volunteer Training, gathering verified and accurate information to be presented. 

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

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 the 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 

• Previous leadership experience 

• Necessary training will be provided 

Equipment 

• Personal and/or shared computer