Volunteer Board Position – Marketing
Volunteer Board Position – Marketing
EmployAbilities is looking to recruit a new volunteer board member to serve on the board of directors to provide governance to our non-profit organization moving forward. The current need of the board is a board member with marketing experience in Edmonton that would be able to support the organization moving forward.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a competitive operating environment to advance the opportunities for Albertans with disabilities and barriers to employment.
- Strategically positioning EmployAbilities services before a target audience.
- Employing strategic messaging to raise brand awareness, and drive traffic to generate leads.
- Planning, creating and executing marketing campaigns to expand EmployAbilities reach.
The board meets monthly 10 times per year for approx. 90 minutes per meeting. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 5pm at the head office in Edmonton at 402, 10909 Jasper Avenue (supper is provided). The new board members would need to be from Edmonton, have an interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and barriers in finding employment. EmployAbilities have been providing employment supports for 48 years in Alberta to persons with disabilities and barriers to employment. EmployAbilities employ 70 staff with an annual budget of approximately 5 million dollars. EmployAbilities is a provincial organization currently providing services and programs in 19 communities in Alberta. Programs and services are focused on education, job skills, job development, and coaching in 19 communities in Alberta.
Why Join the Team
We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values collaboration, innovation, inclusion, compassion, and integrity.
We provide an inclusive workplace with a highly engaged team that collaborates, supports, recognizes, and celebrates each others’ differences.
What Our Employees Have to Say
“I love my job and seeing how big of a difference we can make in people’s lives. I also am really thankful to have coworkers that genuinely care about one another and support each other.”
“Not only does EmployAbilities have good values, it demonstrates those values to clients and staff. It is the best environment that I have worked in, where my input is valued and all people are respected. EmployAbilities walks the talk.”
“I am finally doing what I have always wanted to do as a career. I love the fact I am helping change people’s lives one person at a time.”
“I love EmployAbilities, I’ve been here a long time because I still get excited when I tell people about EmployAbilities. I feel awesome about the work we do.”
How to Apply
Please submit your complete resume and cover letter to: Jackie Nguy at jnguy@employabilities.ab.ca . In the subject line, indicate Volunteer Board Position – Marketing
The deadline for submission is September 9, 2022.
EmployAbilities is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in our workforce and in our organizational practices. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
If you require accommodations at any time during the recruitment phase include that information in your application.
