BOARD POSITIONS

Needed: Board Members
Type: nonprofit board / unpaid
Organization: Ecosource
Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Ecosource is seeking
Board Members
(Volunteer Opportunity)

Who we are:

Ecosource is an innovative Ontario-based organization that inspires the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. Our work began in Mississauga in 1979 and has expanded throughout the Region of Peel and beyond to promote waste reduction, urban agriculture, sustainability education, nature connection, and youth leadership. Read more about how we engage 25,000+ residents in Peel each year here.

The position:

We are seeking new Board Members who want to make a difference by supporting climate action in Peel. Preference will be given to Mississauga residents, though all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates with skills in fundraising and government relations will be prioritized.

Responsibilities:

As a valued Member of the Board of Directors, you will:

• Provide leadership to help Ecosource achieve its mission and uphold its values.
• Be involved in strategic planning to respond to the pressing need for climate action.
• Ensure that standards are maintained by good governance and fiscal responsibility.
• Be an advocate on behalf of Ecosource within our community.

Requirements:

The time commitment for this role is a minimum 2-year term at 4-5 hours/month, including preparation for and attendance of 10 board meetings/year with additional strategic planning and committee meetings as required.

In alignment with our organizational value of inclusivity, it is our aim to have a Board which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until the vacancies are filled. However, we hope to recruit new members in advance of our Annual General Meeting in June 2023.

Please submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Ecosource’s Nominations Committee of the Board by email to info@ecosource.ca .

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If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.