Join our Board of Directors

e4c Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is a volunteer-based Strategic Governance board, consisting of 18 Directors, who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a two or three year term, with the option for re-election, up to a maximum of nine years on the Board.</p> <p>At e4c, the CEO and the Board Chair are jointly responsible for strategic planning. All Board Members are involved in the strategic thinking and decision-making that informs our strategic plan. The Board of Directors brings an outside perspective, tests the consistency of management's thinking, provides review and approval of major decisions, approves the strategic plan, and monitors the progress of key initiatives and the achievement of strategic objectives and outcomes.

Time Commitment

• Board meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
• Most meetings are in person, with some virtual meetings
• Additional duties include Committee meetings monthly or every other month (committee dependent);
• Additional commitments include but are not limited to community events, workshops, forums, trainings, conferences, and/or professional development opportunities and
• A Director's time commitment is approximately four (4) hours per month.

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to give back to your community
• Experience working on a not-for-profit Strategic Governance Board
• Opportunities to learn about and contribute to ongoing efforts to limit, alleviate, and eliminate poverty in the City of Edmonton
• Effective use of your expertise and experience.

How To Apply

The Nominations Committee is seeking applications for our Board of Directors, and will conduct interviews for vacant Board positions.

A Police Information Check is required

Please include the following in your application:

• Cover letter (one page) outlining your interest in serving on the e4c Board of Directors
• Resume (maximum of three pages) and;
• Two references.

Please submit your application to:

Governance Chair, Ashley Yang c/o Barb Spencer,

e4c 9321 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton AB, T5H 3T7

Phone: 780.424.7543 ext. 165

Email: bspencer@e4calberta.org

Only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.