| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4389 |
| Organization | Capital Region Food & Agricultural Initative Roundtable Society |
| Position | VCFHS Board Member |
| Location | 808 Viewfield Road, Victoria, BC, Canada |
| Impact Statement | To support the Victoria Community Food Hub Society's (VCFHS) purpose: to alleviate poverty and hunger by providing access to healthy food, while fostering a local food based economy. We believe that through providing access to healthy food, education, and care we can support individuals, families, and communities to achieve greater health and well being. |
| Description |
VCFHS’ programs are incubated and administered by Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR). The VCFHS and CRFAIR boards work closely together as sister organizations. The VCFHS Board of Directors is seeking dedicated and values-aligned individuals to contribute their expertise to a dynamic and innovative charity. Experience in strategic leadership, governance best practices, and non-profit board service, and/or Human Resources management or Small Business/Social Enterprise are strong assets. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding leadership at the intersection of governance, ethics, and systems change, influencing the charity’s vision and strategic priorities. |
| Training Details |
Process for Selection: A meeting is arranged (in person or zoom) within a few weeks of application. It is an opportunity for us to get to know each other better and provide more information. If both parties are still interested, you will be invited to the next board meeting as a guest to meet the full board and see us ‘in action.’ We may also arrange a meeting with Senior Staff Leadership and a member of the Board Recruitment Committee. If both parties agree, the Recruitment Committee will recommend you to the Board of Directors, who in turn vote Once accepted we will begin our work together to govern the work of VCFHS in collaboration with its sister organization, Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable. |
| Working Conditions | Online/remote work & meetings. Occasional in-person meetings. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail | Board members commit to approximately 6 hours per month. This includes a 2-hr meeting once per month and/or active participation in committee and task force responsibilities. A minimum commitment of 2 years. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Area(s) of Interest | Boards/Committees, Food Security |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Systems Thinking, Fund Development, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Framework |
| How to Apply | |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Katie Finster |
| Phone | 2508898380 |
| Address | Box 46002 Hillside Victoria, V8T 5G7 |
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