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 coordinating and implementing OSEE’s annual spring
conference,
EcoLinks (likely to be online), including:
Participating in monthly Conference Committee meetings
Assisting with workshop presenter recruitment and selection
Taking the lead and managing one or more of the following roles – venue liaison, catering, exhibitors, and Eventbrite tickets and attendees
Assisting with conference communications, including managing conference email account, posters, social media, website updates, and overall conference promotion
Assisting with conference tickets and managing attendees
Attending EcoLinks conference and assisting with all conference day activities
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, or online planning retreat in late Summer / early Fall (pending COVID-19 health and safety guidelines)
Provide EcoLinks Conference support by attending additional monthly committee meeting and participate in the planning and execution of all conference activities
Roughly a total of 5-10 hours per month (work increases leading up to conference date, which is currently TBD, likely spring 2021)
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 parcel or 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 (formal and non-formal)
Previous Board experience and event organization 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.