The Greater Victoria Citizens’ Counselling Centre has provided accessible, sliding-scale counselling to Greater Victoria residents since 1969. We are a registered BC society and CRA-registered charity, delivering over 5,400 hours of counselling annually through a small paid staff team and roughly 100 trained volunteer counsellors.
Description
This role has a distinct mandate: GVCCC's public profile, brand strategy, digital presence, and community communications. The community needs to know who we are and what we offer. You will provide governance direction for our brand and public communications, lead the board's review of our communications plan, oversee our website and social media presence, and guide volunteer or student communications resources. You will work closely with the Senior Development Manager.
Training Details
Onboarding facilitated by the ED and Chair.
Working Conditions
Board Role
Minimum Duration
More than 1 year
Timing
Weekday - Evening
Time Detail
Monthly board meetings (~2 hours) plus communications portfolio oversight (~2 hours/month). Directors and Officers liability insurance provided. All board members must meet Societies Act eligibility requirements and agree to GVCCC's bylaws, code of conduct, and conflict-of-interest policy.
Age
20+
Ideal for
An Individual
Transportation
On a bus route
Area(s) of Interest
Boards/Committees, Events/Fundraising, Special Events
Skill(s)
Public and Media Relations, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Thought Leadership (Innovation)
