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   About the Position

Impact Statement
The Leadership & Nominations Committee is currently recruiting for three immediate Board openings for those with expertise in early childhood education (ECE), education administration and finance.

Description
We are recruiting board members who reflect the diversity of the children we serve (including black/Indigenous/people of colour (BIPOC), immigrant, refugee, ethno-cultural, racialized (IRER), English as an Additional Language (EAL) to ensure a broad spectrum of perspectives are represented in decision making.
All candidates must have core skills and attributes including a commitment to Strong Start’s mandate and strategic directions and understanding of the board’s governance role.

Strong Start board members commit to help govern the organization and provide expertise, vision and energy to help Strong Start reach its ambitious strategic goals and achieve maximum impact for children. Our board members are active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and are engaged in identifying the resources and partnerships necessary to advance our mission.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+


Area(s) of Interest: Boards/Committees, Children/Youth, Leadership/Management

Skill(s): Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Thought Leadership (Innovation), Stewardship, Accountability, Respect


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: All training will be provided.
Working Conditions: In person at Krumpf Drive or Virtually
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: NONE Needed


Time Commitment

Duration: 1 year or more
Weekday - Evening
Meetings of the Board of Directors are currently held on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:00-6:00pm except for August and September when no meetings are held. Board members may also serve on ad hoc committees as needed, or the standing Leadership and Nominations Committee. Board meetings are held in person in Waterloo, Ontario as well as through remote means.

   Contact Information
http://www.strongstart.ca
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Caitlin Smith
519-743-9578 Ext. 107
565 Kumpf Drive Waterloo, N2V 1K3
Waterloo,Virtual

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