Non-profit board position

Role: Vice President
Organization: Roselands Horticultural Society | Facebook
Location: Toronto West, Ontario

Established in 1926, RHS offers workshops and speaker series on a wide variety of topics. Membership is open to anyone interested in gardening, horticulture, and environmental stewardship.

Summary

The Vice-President is responsible for supporting the President in growing the Society’s membership, enhancing member engagement, and organizing initiatives that align with the Society’s goals and mission.

Responsibilities

• Membership Growth
  • Assist in developing and implementing strategies to attract new members, including families and younger gardeners.
  • Help organize outreach efforts (local events, social media, posters, word of mouth).
• Member Engagement
  • Support planning and coordination of garden tours, workshops, and other events.
  • Work with social media coordinator to develop social media content
  • Encourage member participation and feedback.
• Community and Partnerships
  • Identify and foster partnerships with local nurseries, schools, community centers, and garden supply shops.
  • Represent the club at community events or help prepare promotional material.
• Administrative Support
  • Keep simple records of membership, attendance, and club activities.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for gardening and community-building
• Friendly and welcoming
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic comfort with email and social media (optional but helpful)
• Collaborative and dependable
• Tech savvy is an asset
• Good planning, organizational and creative skills
• Demonstrates commitment to the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity in a collaborative environment.

Please send letter of interest describing your skills and experience to:

Jennifer Hagan
Secretary, Roselands Horticultural Society
Roselands1926@gmail.com

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