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Position: Board Members
Type: board position / unpaid
Organization: Ecosource
Location: Mississauga, Peel Region/GTA, Ontario
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. We are committed to engaging all members of our community in environmental education and actively work to provide inclusive programs that reflect the diversity of our community.
The position:
We are seeking two new Board Members with a commitment to the environment and those who share Ecosource’s vision of personal responsibility for the environment. Candidates with the following will be given preference:
Benefits:
Responsibilities:
As a valued Member of the Board of Directors, you will:
Requirements:
To Apply:
Please answer the following question in 200 words or less. The answer has to be included in your cover letter.
In your opinion, how can you, as an experienced professional in your field, collaborate with Ecosource, a non-profit, to achieve the organization’s vision and mission?
All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume addressed to Ecosource’s Nominations Committee of the Board by email to: info@ecosource.ca with the subject line: Applicationfor Board membership.
Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.
The time commitment for this role is a minimum 2-year term. It encompasses a minimum of 4-5 hours/month, including preparation for and attendance of 10 board meetings/year, with an annual half-day strategic planning session (conducted over the weekend). In addition, willingness to act on project-based committees is expected (time commitment to be determined by project).
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.
Please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Jan 6 2021 ID: 58227