Board Of Directors - Youth Engagement (Volunteer Position) Alberta

VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER - REMOTE IN ALBERTA

Job Description:

Seeking Volunteers for the 4-H Alberta Board of Directors

4-H Alberta inspires, mentors, and empowers youth to create positive change in communities through effective leadership. Our vision is to empower and connect communities that are built by youth.

The volunteer 4-H Alberta Board represents all of the geographic areas of the province and has the skills necessary to steward 4-H Alberta. Interested individuals will need to commit to a maximum of a three-year term to serve on the elected Board of Directors and MUST be a resident of Alberta.

There are upcoming vacancies on the 4-H Alberta Board of Directors for which the Governance & Nominating Committee will be seeking applications. We are seeking applicants for the role of Diversity Director, Calgary/South Area Director and Youth Representative.

Candidates ideally would have several of the following strengths:

• Youth Development
• Finance
• Community Development
• Canadian Law
• 4-H Alumnus
• IS/IT Systems
• Risk Management
• Agriculture
• Human Resources
• Not-For-Profit Governance
• Communications
• Policy Development
• Government Relations

4-H Alberta Board of Director Role:

The principal role and legal duty of the board is to oversee the strategic direction, management and operation of 4-H Alberta’s business and affairs. Accordingly, the board oversees the development of the overarching strategic direction and policy framework for 4-H Alberta, ensures that 4-H Alberta’s activities are consistent with its mandate and evaluates the organization's overall efficiency and effectiveness in using financial and human resources to meet 4-H Alberta's objectives.

These duties are mainly discharged through board oversight of the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for overseeing the management and day to day operations of 4-H Alberta. The board is responsible for the selection, monitoring and evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Executive Officer is ultimately responsible for the quality and performance of 4-H Alberta’s administration. In this way the board assumes responsibility for the stewardship of 4-H Alberta.

4-H in Alberta is supported by hardworking and passionate people who are working tirelessly to create one of the finest youth development organizations in Canada. If this feels like an environment that you could thrive within, apply now with Resume and cover letter!

PLEASE APPLY BY COMPLETING THIS FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxxFoV7bwCdIyi6bUNoBhD2sYQVm1SftzNkDrJev-5B2nGpA/viewform?usp=sf_link

APPLICATIONS CLOSE February 1, 2024.

*MUST BE A RESIDENT OF ALBERTA TO APPLY*

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Expected hours: No less than 1 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (required)
• People Management: 1 year (required)
• Agriculture Industry: 1 year (required)
• Youth Engagement: 1 year (required)
• Community Volunteering: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person