Board Member
ORGANIZATION: Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation (e4c)
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About e4c:
Founded in 1970, e4c exists to limit, alleviate and ultimately eliminate poverty. As a registered charitable organization, we create opportunities for people to become self-supporting while contributing to the growth of inclusive, caring communities. E4c currently offers over 20 programs, impacting 16,000 people every year.
Operating in four quadrants of the city, our programs address the fundamental causes of vulnerability for children, youth, families, individuals and communities. They are focused in four main areas: Food Security, Education and Skill Development, Housing & Shelter and Community Connection.
e4c Board Members:
Our Board of Directors is a volunteer-based Governance Board. It consists of 18 Directors, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Term lengths are two or three years. It is the role of the Board of Directors to:
- Promote and support the organization and its mission and vision
- Determine the organization’s overall strategic direction
- Monitor organizational performance
- Select, evaluate and support the Chief Executive Officer
- Develop and conserve the organization’s resources
What We Can Offer You
- An opportunity to give back to your community
- Experience working on a not for profit Governance Board
- A role in eliminating poverty in the city of Edmonton
- Effective use of your expertise and experience
- Networking possibilities
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking candidates who support what we do and bring a community perspective to the Board. Experience in the following areas would be an asset:
- Strategic planning/governance
- Community development/community relations
- Legal/regulatory environments
- Government/public sector relations
Apply Today!
The Nominations Committee is seeking applications for our Board and will conduct interviews for vacant Board positions. Selected candidates will be voted in at the AGM in May. A Police Information Check is required.
Please include the following in your application:
- Cover Letter (one page) outlining your interest
- Resume (maximum three pages)
- Two references
Please submit your application package to:
- Wayne McKendrick, Governance Chair c/o Barb Spencer, e4c 9321 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3T7 Phone: 780.424.7543 ext. 165 Fax: 780.756.1392 E-mail: bspencer@e4calberta.org
Questions?
- Please contact Barb Spencer (contact information above)
Thank you for your interest in joining the e4c Board of Directors.
More opportunities with Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation (e4c)
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About Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation (e4c)
Location:
9321 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta t5h 3t7, CA
Mission Statement
e4c's mission is to change lives and grow communities: • To be a supportive and empowering presence in times of individual, family and community need; • To create opportunities for people to become self-supporting, and to lead in the growth of inclusive and caring communities; • To be dedicated to program and service excellence, and to place high priority on collaborative partnerships, inclusive transparent operations, promoting public awareness and building broad community support; and • To be responsive to emergent needs, and to continuously seek new and creative opportunities to improve and develop services in our areas of expertise.
Description
e4c aims to limit, alleviate and eliminate poverty as every person has the right to live free of hunger, homelessness, discrimination and isolation. e4c’s mission is to change lives and grow communities through 4 focus areas which include food security, shelter and housing, community connections, and education and skill development.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
9321 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, AB T5H3T7Canada
DATE POSTED
February 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Legal (General)
- Psychology
- Community Outreach
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Time Commitment • Bi-monthly Board meetings (5:30pm to 7:30pm) • Committee Meetings (average once every 30 or 60 days). • Community events, workshops, forums, training, etc.