The Women’s Healthy Environments Network is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Volunteer Board of Directors!
The Women’s Healthy Environments Network (WHEN) is looking for individual(s) to fill the volunteer position(s) of Board Director.
Since 1994, WHEN has been educating the general public, media and policy makers that environmental health is a key determinant of public health, and has promoted public action for the prevention of environmental health harms.
The successful candidate(s) will provide advisory support and organizational leadership to the board in the areas of administration, corporate governance, and the strategic development of projects. This is a voting position, with the central task of sharing in the effective implementation of Board decisions.
Key responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:
Participating as a volunteer Director of the Board to carry out WHEN’s mission and to provide strategic guidance and financial governance to the organization
Thinking strategically, tactically and operationally to ensure effective development of programming and fundraising initiatives
Attending Board meetings (one evening per month at the Centre for Social Innovation in downtown Toronto) and participate on Board sub-committees
Be part of committees to carry out tasks set by the board
Volunteering 10-12 hours per month in the role, including frequent email communication
Committing to a two-year term
Qualifications:
Comfortable representing WHEN’s mission and values
Significant knowledge of environmental health issues
Corporate governance and strategic planning ability
Previous board experience is a MUST
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Collaborative, confident leader with excellent organizational, facilitation and problem solving skills
Info Session:
We will be hosting a board recruitment information session on Thursday, September 24 from 5:45 – 7pm at the Centre for Social Innovation (720 Bathurst – Meeting Room #1 – 2nd Floor). If you are interested in learning more about WHEN or would like to meet current Board Members, we invite you to join us. No commitment required.
How to apply:
Applicants interested in the volunteer position of Board Director should submit to the address below (email is preferred), in one document, a recent resume and a cover letter detailing previous experience and qualifications no later than 5:00pm EST on September 30th, 2015.
Office Contact Information:
215 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
Phone: (416) 928-0880
Email: office@womenshealthyenvironments.ca
Fax: (416) 644-0116 (clearly label with WHEN’s name)