Chair Surfrider South Vancouver Island

Summary

The Chairperson for Surfrider South Vancouver Island is responsible for leading the chapter alongside the EC, making high-level strategy decisions, and supporting the chapter’s direction.

Location

In-Person

Victoria, British Columbia

When

Opportunity Type

Ongoing - Start Anytime

Schedule

Flexible

About This Opportunity

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Chairs the monthly EC meetings.
• Calls for votes via email or in EC meetings (5, 7 or 9 EC members for majority rules).
• Directs the development and implements the chapter's annual plan alongside EC.
• Reviews the annual plan and budget on a quarterly basis in EC meetings.
• Sits on and contributes to a program, campaign or operational committee.
• Connects with other Canada chapter leads via monthly calls (first Monday of every month), rotating with EC leads.
• Eagle eye oversight of the chapter: provides feedback, including fresh insights and new angles, on campaign and program projects as well as operations.
• Ensures the chapter has a fundraising plan and is completing grants, an annual fundraising event, securing sponsors, etc.
• Attends biweekly or monthly Chair meetings with the Regional Manager.
• A spokesperson for the chapter, fields media calls or delegates them out.
• Signatory on the Chapter bank account.
• Uses email address [email protected] for all surfrider communications & checks this chapter email account and replies to emails within 2-3 days.
• Completes SF University in 3 months https://cnet.surfrider.org/training/sfu/
• Attends Surfrider events when available.
• Joins/follows/likes; official Surfrider SVI Facebook page, public forum, Instagram feeds.

Qualifications

• Familiar with all of Surfrider Foundation South Vancouver Island programs & campaigns.
• Organized and can dedicate his/her time to accomplish monthly tasks.
• Strong communicator, leader, team member, and public speaker.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Google docs & calendar, and squarespace.
• Uses popular social media: Facebook, Instagram.
• Holds BC drivers license, has access to a vehicle and is willing to use their vehicle for chapter operations.
• Ideally, has board of director or organizational or committee experience (not required).

Benefits

• Provided opportunities to remote travel, attend conferences
• Training and mentorship for role; including SFU, wilderness first aid, media
• Volunteer expenses reimbursed according to SF expenses policy
• Volunteer appreciation awards, cultivation of friends, healthy food provided for events/meetings

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

• Minimum 16 years old
• Driver's License
• Willing to undergo a background or police records check
• Access to car
• Valid Driver's License
• Own laptop with internet access and camera

Causes

Environment & Conservation

Skills & Experience

Environmental Education Administrative Support Strategic Planning Communications Management

Tags

leadership positions environment and nature ocean leadership skills