The EMHC is actively seeking out new members to join our Board of Directors! This volunteer role is open to any and all members regardless of past experience. Members are invited to submit an expression of interest and a panel of the current board will contact all eligible applicants to invite them to an informational group interview and then later, to our AGM to be elected to the Board by our members. Please see below for more information:
About EMHC:
EMHC is a grassroots health organization run by and for 2SLGBTQ+ people in the Edmonton area. EMHC aims to create health equity for 2SLGBTQ+ communities through education, community-based research, and community health advocacy.
Note: Historically, the EMHC’s programs and services have focused specifically on queer and trans guys. Recently, however, the organization has begun to explore opportunities to expand its programs and services to better serve other members of Edmonton’s queer and trans community. These efforts include an organizational rebranding, which is ongoing. We strongly encourage all folks from within the broader 2SLGBTQ+ community, including trans, non-binary, and women/fem folks to apply.
About the Role:
Description: The Director at Large plays an important volunteer role in overseeing the strategic direction of the organization and participates in ongoing board governance through monthly board meetings, regular working groups and various projects. The Director has a strong spirit of collaboration and teamwork, is able to see things from many perspectives, and is a self starter. The Director also has a passion for 2SLGBTQ+ issues/topics and wants to strengthen the community. Does that sound like you? Consider applying to be on the board today!
Term: July 2021- June 2023 (2 years)
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours a month (usually including a monthly board meeting, at least one working group meeting, additional work between meetings). Meeting schedules for the Board will be determined by the Board, but meetings generally take place in the evenings online or in-person (or both) depending on health directives.
Key responsibilities:
The Board of Directors is collectively responsible for providing advice, strategic direction and operational decisions for the organization. Director responsibilities include:
Participating and actively contributing at board meetings and supporting working groups
Setting the overall strategic direction for the organization
Reviewing and deciding on board policies, operational procedures, fiscal plans, and other guiding documents for the organization
Monitoring operational performance/success of the organizations programs
Promoting and supporting the organization and its vision, mission and goals.
Our Commitment to Equity:
EMHC is committed to developing a board whose members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage individuals from often underrepresented communities to apply, including but not limited to individuals who identify as: QTBIPOC, indigenous or Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary, persons with disabilities, and people living with HIV.
Basic Eligibility:
You are a registered member of the organization (anyone can register here)
You are at least 18 years of age
You support the Mission and Vision of the organization
You’re currently living in Canada (preference will be given to those in the Edmonton region)
You have at least one of the following:
LGBTQ2S+ lived experience
awareness of LGBTQ2S+ experience(s)
awareness of LGBTQ2S+ community issues and needs
awareness of LGBTQ2s+ health issues and needs
awareness of politics that directly impact LGBTQ2S+ communities
similar general/foundational knowledge to understand our community and needs for ongoing Board discussions and decisions
Desired Skills:
We are looking for a diverse range of board members with different combinations of personal and professional skills, knowledge, and experience. Therefore, we strongly encourage all people who are interested to apply.
There is a particular need for new members with experience in board leadership, and communications or social media/brand management. If you have interest in taking on a leadership role specifically, please contact us at board@ourhealthyeg.ca.
Selection Process:
If you’re interested in applying then you’ve already taken the first step - learning about what the role actually is! The process for joining the board is a 3-step process:
Submitting an Expression of Interest (deadline June 6)
This is for us to know you’re interested and to make sure you register as a member. This will also give us (the board) a better idea of who you are and why you’re interested in joining the board, and to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements. There are no wrong answers here so we encourage you to be your authentic self. You can register and submit the Expression of Interest here: https://forms.gle/dxvuU2wdJHBFeNjR6
Attending the All Candidates meeting (tentatively scheduled for June 15, 6:30-8:00pm)
This will be a meeting for folks who are interested in joining the board. It will be part info-session and part group-interview. This will largely be informal and centered on seeing how you work in a group scenario. Invites will be sent out ahead of the meeting but be sure to save-the-date!
Getting Elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM tentatively scheduled for June 22, 6:00-8:00pm)
If the panel of the board thinks you have the right stuff to join the board, you will be invited to attend the AGM and you will be nominated to the board. Depending on the number of candidates and the number of positions, nominations might be competitive and members of the organization will vote on who they would like representing them on the board via ranked ballot.
We take transparency and fairness seriously, so if at any point you’ve been filtered out of the process and would like to know why, contact us and one of the panel members can provide feedback.
The deadline for submitting an expression of interest is Monday, June 6th.
To apply, please register as a member and complete the Expression of Interest here: https://forms.gle/dxvuU2wdJHBFeNjR6