Position Overview
We are seeking a Director at Large who will contribute to the OSEE Board by:
Attending monthly board meetings, providing insight and strategic direction for the short and long term growth of OSEE’s work
Providing specialised expertise in the form of creating and managing OSEE’s digital communications, including:
Participating in occasional Communications/Outreach Committee meetings
Creating and scheduling social media posts sharing OSEE’s work through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIN
Using Canva to design social media, and event graphics (training provided if necessary)
Regularly connecting with OSEE Committees for content input and to ensure all work and events are being captured and shared
Creating and maintaining an occasional EE blog on OSEE’s website
Researching and maintaining a list of other organizations whose work aligns with OSEE and sharing relevant content and events
Working with EcoLinks Committee between January-May to prepare social media campaign to promote annual conference
Connecting with the EE Resource Coordinator to assist with updating and promoting the EE Resource hub
Commitment (ongoing)
Attend 9-10 online Board meetings per year, once a month in the evening
Attend the AGM and a one day in-person planning retreat in late Summer / early Fall (or online, pending COVID-19 health and safety guidelines)
Attend occasional Committee meetings and regularly connect with other OSEE Committees to capture the full breadth of OSEE’s work
Attend the EcoLinks Conference and assist with conference day activities
Roughly a total of 5-7 hours per month
Benefits of joining the OSEE’s board
All board positions are volunteer-based. There are a number of ways as volunteers that we grow and benefit through experiences gained, as we work together to further advance EE towards becoming embedded in the Ontario school system. We encourage board members to put their energy and skills towards areas and projects which they are passionate about, and which may also advance skills-sets and expertise. We are able to offer each board member a small amount of PD money, which we encourage folks to use towards expanding one’s knowledge and experience in relation to equity in environmental education, and in the outdoors.
Skills & Experience
A passion for supporting the advancement of environmental education across Ontario, and building capacity and community between teachers
Previous Board experience, social media, and writing experience is preferred
Membership with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), is an asset, but not required
The ability to expand our organization’s impact to support EE for french language teachers and learners is an asset, but not required
How to apply
If interested, please send us:
1. A 1-2 page letter outlining:
Who you are and what connects you to OSEE’s work and values
The relevant skills and experience that you can contribute to the board role
Aspects of environmental education that you’re passionate about advancing (e.g. equity in education, Indigenous perspectives, curriculum, resource accessibility, school gardens, advocacy, or developing teacher training, etc.)
2. A resume
Send your application to
Jessie Cowe – OSEE President: info@osee.ca . Please quote the position title that you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
The deadline for applications is October 25th, 2020