Volunteer Director of the Board
Posted On: July 24, 2020
Application Deadline: September 5, 2020
The Ontario Association of Career Management (OACM) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to advancing the knowledge, service delivery, and the livelihood of career management professionals across Ontario.
We are currently seeking two (2) volunteers join the OACM Board as a Director. Interested candidates should be passionate about career development, and about supporting the OACM and its continued growth and success as a community of practice. This is a great opportunity, for those new to the field or with experience, to build your portfolio and increase your profile through active volunteering.
Time commitment:
Qualifications
Responsibilities
How to apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover note outlining your interest in joining the Board to info@ontarioassociationofcareermanagement.org by September 5, 2020.
Application Deadline: September 5, 2020
The Ontario Association of Career Management (OACM) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to advancing the knowledge, service delivery, and the livelihood of career management professionals across Ontario.
We are currently seeking two (2) volunteers join the OACM Board as a Director. Interested candidates should be passionate about career development, and about supporting the OACM and its continued growth and success as a community of practice. This is a great opportunity, for those new to the field or with experience, to build your portfolio and increase your profile through active volunteering.
Time commitment:
- Approximately 1-3 hours per week
- Minimum 1-year term, with eligibility for reappointment for successive terms
Qualifications
- Knowledge of and support for the mission and purpose of OACM
- Demonstrated experience (and/or a keen interest in building your own skills) in areas such as:
- Marketing and communications
- Social media
- Membership development
- Professional development
- Event coordination (especially virtual events)
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Capable of working in a virtual team environment on your own time with minimal supervision
- Experience in one or more of the following is considered an asset: Marketing & Communication, HR, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Post-secondary Career Education, or Ontario Employment Policy/Law
- Familiarity with board governance structures and the non-profit sector an asset
Responsibilities
- Become a fully paid Member of the association
- Attend 6-8 board meetings per year (in-person or virtual) plus the Annual General Meeting
- Join at least one (1) board committee and attend meetings as required
- Register for and attend OACM events as often as possible
- Volunteer to assist with the organization and logistics of OACM Professional Development events and other initiatives designed to strengthen the association
- Promote the association and its mandate positively in the marketplace.
- Handle responsibility for each role or task assigned by the Chair or make alternate arrangements
How to apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover note outlining your interest in joining the Board to info@ontarioassociationofcareermanagement.org by September 5, 2020.