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 managing OSEE’s digital Environmental Education resource hub, including:
Participating in occasional Communications/Outreach Committee meetings
Creating / co-creating a functional and easily navigable digital library of EE resources on OSEE’s website
Researching, updating and innovating the EE library regularly to highlight new and current resources
Researching and maintaining a list of other organizations whose work aligns with OSEE and linking relevant content and events
Creating an archive of past resources and events
Connecting with the Communications Coordinator on relevant resources and events and to promote 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
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 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, web research, resource management, and wordpress/web management 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:
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