Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA) Board Member Recruitment
Make a Difference with Indigenous & Other Urban Youth: Join Our Voluntary Policy Board
Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA) www.innercity.ca has been operating in Edmonton’s inner city for over thirty years. We are currently seeking individuals to join our voluntary Board of Directors. Join us and help us create life-changing opportunities for Edmonton's most vulnerable youth. Our Association operates Inner City High School and a Youth Engagement Program. The school offers trauma-informed Alberta Education accredited senior high courses for students 15 to 19 years of age. Built into that, we provide students access to a variety of trauma informed, wraparound services that include a court worker, free daily meals, counselling, housing assistance, and mental health referrals.
We're Looking for Board Members with:
- passion for supporting marginalized youth
- experience in education, social work, mental health, or accounting and nonprofit Board experience
- understanding of Indigenous cultures and issues and/or sensitivity and willingness to learn
- financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
Ideal Candidates have:
- awareness or interest in Indigenous issues
- knowledge of or interest in wraparound services and alternative education models
- experience with policy boards in nonprofit organizations
- connections within the Edmonton and Indigenous community
Responsibilities Include:
- Attending monthly board meetings
- Participating in strategic planning and decision-making
- Oversee organizational Policies
- Contribute to strategic direction and long term planning
- Ensuring financial oversight and accountability
- Advocating for our organization and the youth we serve
Time Commitment is:
- Between 5 and 10 hours per month, nine months a year
- Minimum of a two-year term
To Apply, Send Us Your Resume:
To apply or learn more, please send us your resume and a cover letter that tells us about yourself. That can be uploaded here: https://innercity.ca/join-our-board or email it to info@innercity.ca