PIRS recognizes the importance of diversity and works to ensure that there is diversity throughout the organization, including around the board table. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and in particular those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2SIA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.
PIRS is more than just a place of work; we are a diverse community of powerful, caring and creative women! Together, we are developing solutions to ensure that PIRS will flourish to provide yet another 50 years of exceptional service.
We are seeking individuals with a passion for our cause, to join our governance board and help us achieve our strategic goals.
As a board member you will contribute to the governance of the organization, providing leadership, oversight, planning, ideas and networks so that we continue to grow, engage our stakeholders and continually enhance our brand and reputation within the communities we serve. In return, you get to directly enable critical supportive programs for newcomer and refugee women with a dynamic and committed team.
We are seeking multiple board members, each with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Previous board experience
- 5+ years of fund development or fundraising
- stakeholder/ donor development and engagement
- 5+ years of financial expertise including risk assessment and financial sustainability
- an entrepreneurial lens or experience with social enterprise
The following are some of the qualities we’re looking for in a board member:
- You have lived experience as an immigrant, newcomer or refugee.
- You think critically and are comfortable working at a strategic level.
- You bring a depth of understanding in economic inclusion and development.
- You have strong written and verbal communication skills, are comfortable networking and building relationships.
- You work from a feminist, anti-oppressive perspective, and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Time commitment
On average, 6 - 10 hours per month. Board members are encouraged to attend hosted events and expected to attend monthly board meetings, planning sessions and meetings of the society.
On average, 6 - 10 hours per month. Board members are encouraged to attend hosted events and expected to attend monthly board meetings, planning sessions and meetings of the society.
Time & Day of Volunteer Engagement
Evening; Weekdays; occasional weekends
Evening; Weekdays; occasional weekends