Volunteer Board Member

POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Board Member

LOCATION: Hybrid ON

HOURS: 10-12 hours per month

JOB STATUS: Unpaid Volunteer

LENGTH OF SERVICE: Three (3) Year Term

EXTENDED HOURS: Dependent on needs of operations. Some months may be higher during planning or events.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Tropicana Community Services a Toronto-based multiservice organization provides all youth newcomers people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling childcare educational and employment services and youth development initiatives.

Founded in 1980 Tropicana began as grassroots community-based organization serving disadvantaged youth and families particularly from the Caribbean community. Our first major initiative focused on counselling services for teenage school dropouts in high-need areas of 1984 Tropicana established formal links with United Way of Greater Toronto and became the first organization from the Black and Caribbean community to become a United Way member agency.

Today Tropicana is a well-established highly respected anchor institution serving thousands of community members annually through integrated culturally responsive programs across the life course.

Programs and Services

Tropicana delivers a broad range of community-based programs including but not limited to:

• Child Care and Early Years Programs
• Childrens programs and Youth Development
• Black Justice Initiatives
• Employment Education and Skills Development
• Newcomer and Settlement Supports
• Community Wellness Counselling and Family Supports
• Seniors and Community-Based Supports
• Food security programs including the Village Pantry Food Bank
• Black-led culturally responsive community development initiatives

We are also an intermediary funder for the Federal Government (Employment and Social Development Canada - ESDC) Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Board of Directors of Tropicana Community Services is currently seeking new Volunteer Board Memberswith a variety of skills lived experience and professional expertise to help guide the organization into its next phase of growth and impact.

We currently have more than one vacancy and are particularly seeking a candidate with a background in Finance and financial management (CPA or senior financial leadership experience).

Board Members play a critical governance role in:

• Setting strategic direction
• Providing fiduciary and governance oversight
• Supporting the financial sustainability of the organization
• Acting in the best long-term interests of Tropicana and the communities it serves

We are seeking engaged values-driven leaders who are committed to community impact strong governance and organizational excellence.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Board Members are expected to:

• Participate inmonthly Board meetings(hybrid format: in-person and virtual)
• Serve on at least one Board Committee:
  • Governance Committee
  • Finance & Audit Committee
  • Fundraising & Resource Development Committee
• Participate in:
  • Annual General Meeting (June)
  • Annual Strategic Planning Retreat
• Attend select organizational and community events to demonstrate Board engagement and community leadership

Meetings

• Board Meetings are held on the4th Wednesday of each month at6:30 PM(hybrid format)
• Committee meetings take place between regular Board meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

We also want to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Not-for-profit governance (Board or Executive Committee roles such as Chair Treasurer or Secretary)
• Legal background (LLB JD or equivalent)
• Marketing and Communications (digital marketing an asset)
• Strategic Planning and organizational development
• Governance and policy development
• Government Relations
• Succession planning and leadership development
• Fundraising partnerships or revenue diversification
• Strong networks and connections in diverse communities
• Relationship-building and community leadership

BONUS/ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• A strategic systems-level perspective
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage in constructive dialogue and consensus building
• Commitment to equity community impact and good governance

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A current résumé
• A brief cover letter outlining their interest in and fit for the Board role

Please send applications to:

ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION

Tropicana Community Services is committed to creating an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please inform the Human Resources department at the time of your application of any accommodation needs to ensure a fair and equitable assessment process.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills
Fundraising,Communication skills,Physical Examinations,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Grant Writing,Music Therapy,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Volunteer Management,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Volunteer
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1