The Communications Committee is a committee that provides strategic advice and counsel, leverage industry experience, and networks to support the communications and marketing strategies of the Christmas Bureau. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors,the committee members:
Support the development of the marketing and communication framework of the Christmas Bureau Strategic Plan
Support the development of a marketing and communication yearly plan
Vetting key messages for use across channels
Provide recommendations, analysis of market and donor research, creative direction, and communication strategies for industry positioning
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, values, and guiding principles
Communications and marketing experience
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all committee duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month), including 8 hours of volunteer work within a calendar year
For a full job description, please click here. Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Susan Sarrasin, Chair, Human Resources Committee, and submitted via email to [email protected].
Governance Committee Member
The Governance Committee is a standing committee reporting to the Board. Reporting via the Governance Committee Chair, the Committee assists the Board to that the board fulfills its legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities by:
Overseeing compliance with governance principles, culture and ethical values, and legal issues
Developing and advising the Board on strategic issues and priorities
Overseeing the risk register and recommending risk mitigation strategies
Regularly reviewing the performance of the board as a whole and evaluating the contribution of individual members
Regularly reviewing the performance of Board standing, ad-hoc, and operational committees
Facilitating the development and regular review of the Christmas Bureau Bylaw, governance policies, and procedures
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, values, and guiding principles
Committing time for Governance Committee duties and related activities
Bringing governance, strategic planning, and risk assessment/mitigation knowledge and expertise to the Committee table
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all committee duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month), including 8 hours of volunteer work within a calendar year
For a full job description, please click here. Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Susan Sarrasin, Chair, Human Resources Committee, and submitted via email to [email protected].
Finance Committee Member
The Finance Committee is a standing committee reporting to the Board. Reporting via the Treasurer / Finance Committee Chair, the Committee assists the Board to manage the financial operations and oversee compliance requirements by:
Overseeing the development of the annual budget and three-year forecasts
Reviewing monthly financial statements and accounting practices
Overseeing the preparation for the annual audit
Developing an investment strategy
Review, monitor, and develop all financial policies and procedures ensuring compliance with standard accounting practices and compliance requirements
Who Should Apply? Candidates who can demonstrate their interest in:
Supporting the Christmas Bureau’s mission, values, and guiding principles
Finance and accounting experience
Diverse knowledge and cultural understanding of marginalized communities
Time for all committee duties and related activities (3-4 hours per month), including 8 hours of volunteer work within a calendar year
For a full job description, please click here. Please note, this is an unpaidvolunteer role. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and two references. Your application package should be addressed to Susan Sarrasin, Chair, Human Resources Committee, and submitted via email to [email protected].