Nominating Committee Chair
Role of the Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee plays an integral role in ensuring the Board of Directors and Board Committees positions are appropriately filled to support the organization as required. The Committee is responsible for recruiting and onboarding volunteer Board and Board Committee Members as directed by the Board of Directors and Board Committee Chairs.
Responsibilities of Committee Chair
- Lead the recruitment and onboarding of new volunteer Board Members and Board Committee Members
- Work with Board of Directors and Committee Chairs to identify personnel needs
- Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator to actively recruit for volunteer positions by advertising openings, screening applicants, and nominating suitable candidates
- Build and maintain pipeline and database of potential candidates
- Oversee and support the work of the Volunteer Coordinator
- Motivate, support and assist committee members with their roles
- Oversee the logistics of the committee’s operations and work, including assigning tasks and running meetings
- Initiate and lead the committee’s annual evaluation
- Work closely with the Executive Director and other staff to support volunteer recruiting initiatives as their availability permits
- Report to the Board of Directors on the committee’s work and recommendations
- Increase awareness of organization’s work, goals, and volunteer needs, including within own networks whenever possible
Qualifications
- Must be member of YouthSpeak Board of Directors
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Comfortable interviewing and evaluating applicants
- Dedication, commitment and availability to perform all duties of Committee Chair
- Recruitment experience an asset
Interested candidates please send a completed application form and resume in the form below or to office@youthspeak.ca
“YouthSpeak is a tremendous organization with amazing people doing very powerful work. Our board of directors provides organizational leadership with a focus on respect, collaboration, and hard work. It’s not always easy, but it’s extremely fulfilling and very impactful. We are always looking for great people to join our team!”
