Call for Volunteers! Join JAYU's Board of Directors
Position: Volunteer Board Member
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Us:
JAYU is a vibrant, award-winning charitable organization based in Toronto that utilizes the power of the arts to tell compelling human rights stories. With a focus on youth engagement, we amplify voices from around the world, weaving together narratives that inspire empathy, understanding, and positive social change.
Role Overview:
Our dedicated Board of Directors meets every six to eight weeks (approximately 6-8 times/year), working collaboratively to support the oversight and governance of the organization, while also passionately advocating for our mission. As a Board Member at JAYU, you will play a role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and contributing to the impactful work we do. Responsibilities:
Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with fellow board members to provide strategic direction and oversight, ensuring the organization's mission is effectively pursued.
Governance Support: Contribute to the governance structure of the organization, providing insights and guidance to maintain a robust and ethical framework.
Advocacy and Outreach: Act as ambassadors for JAYU, actively promoting our events and programs to expand our reach and impact.
Community Engagement: Embrace and celebrate individual experiences, fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Time Commitment: Attend regular board meetings, participate in subcommittees (as applicable), and dedicate additional time to support organizational initiatives. Approximately 4-6 hours a month. Terms are 2 years in length.
Financial Commitment: It is preferred that all Board members are also donors to JAYU; however no one will be turned away from this position based on their ability to donate.
About You:
We are seeking individuals who are collaborative strategic thinkers, ideally with legal, accounting, youth-programming and/or community-organizing expertise. Most importantly our ideal candidates share a deep understanding of and passion for the arts, youth empowerment, storytelling, and human rights issues whether through lived, educational, or professional experience. This position requires active participation in meetings and a commitment to spreading the word about our mission, events and programs, especially within communities of equity-deserving youth and/or across prospective participants and supporters.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, including youth. We especially encourage candidates from equity-deserving communities and youth to apply.
Select Qualifications:
Please note: we welcome applications from all interested candidates and encourage you to apply whether you meet some or all of these qualifications.
Strategic mindset or demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation.
In-depth knowledge and passion for navigating the complex nuances of human rights
Connections within / familiar with Toronto’s rich and dynamic arts & culture ecosystem.
Strong commitment to youth engagement and art development programs
Ability to contribute actively to meetings and organizational activities.
Experience in advocacy and community engagement.
Embraces diversity and inclusion, and supports equity-deserving communities.
Application Process:
To express your interest in joining our dynamic Board, please submit your resume and a cover letter, essay or a video outlining your qualifications and motivation to board@jayu.ca.
What We Offer:
A warm and inclusive community dedicated to making a positive impact.
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful human rights and social justice initiatives.
Professional development and networking opportunities.
The chance to work with, support and foster a safe team environment
At JAYU, we believe in the power of storytelling to create change. If you are enthusiastic about championing human rights and social justice through the arts, we invite you to join us on this inspiring journey.
JAYU is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications are open until March 15, 2024