Board Application: Come be part of our team!

Join our Board

We are recruiting approximately three individuals to serve as board members. Joining our board of directors is a one-year commitment, with the possibility for extension. Board memberships take effect as of May 2019, and the expected time commitment is 1-2 meetings (2-4 hours per month), in addition to working group meetings as required.

While we encourage applications from all people who identify as women, we recognize the importance of a diverse leadership team, and will give preference to applications from Indigenous women, Francophone women, LGBTQ­ identified women, women of colour, immigrant women, and women with disabilities.

We are interested in a variety of skills and experiences, however, at this time, we are seeking women with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Finance and accounting

2. Media and website development

3. Fundraising, philanthropy, and sponsorship

4. Connections to multicultural communities and organizations

5. Governance

About Women & Politics

Vision

Equal Access. Equal Power. Equal Representation.

Mission

We will actively engage women with politics and create opportunities to amplify their voices.

Women & Politics is a citizen-led initiative that looks to engage and increase the participation of women in the political landscape.  We host social events, develop educational resources and tools, participate in political activities, and connect women with their community and each other.

We are a non-partisan organization.  We welcome all women to participate in our programs and events regardless of their political affiliation or knowledge of politics.

Learn more at www.womenandpolitics.ca.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying to join the board, please email our nominations committee at info@womenandpolitics.ca with the following:

1. A résumé outlining your professional, volunteer, and lived experiences.

2. A short statement of interest outlining why you would like to join the board at Women and Politics. Please describe how you are engaged politically and in your community.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@womenandpolitics.ca. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, April 12th, 2019.