Estimated time commitment: 4-10 hrs/wk
Responsibilities
• Oversee the activities of the YSYF chapter, including an executive team of 8-10 members
• Assist in renewal of the registration of the YSYF chapter with your post-secondary institution, and maintain communication with these bodies throughout the year
• Serve as the primary contact and signing officer for the YSYF chapter
• Recruit volunteers from various disciplines of study to participate in writing of pieces for blog focused on topics of sexual and reproductive health, mental health, women’s health, global health, sanitation, hygiene, international development, decolonization and anti-oppression, participation in fundraisers, and promotion of other YSYF activities
• Advise on and assist in the expansion of the YSYF chapter executive team as necessary
• Establish partnerships with related student organizations to achieve the mission of YSYF and expand its audience
• Supervise and assist the Events Director in the organizing of monthly fundraisers by handling room bookings, coordinating meetings, and mobilizing volunteers
• Ensure appropriate handoff of club at the end of the school year, including recruitment of new executives and transition of roles
• Provide progress updates at weekly or monthly YSYF Canada team meetings
• Other duties as required
• Degree or diploma in International Development, Health Studies, Life Sciences,
African Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, or other relevant field
• Experience leading a club at your post-secondary institution or other team
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and work effectively under time pressure
• Time-management skills