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Join the dynamic team of Alberta CPA's Community Ambassadors!
Since 2016, we've connected Chartered Professional Accountants with non-profit groups in Calgary and Edmonton, resulting in numerous successful volunteer matches. Now, amidst rapid change, we're expanding our impact across Alberta and seeking 2-5 entrepreneurial, impact-focused CPAs and student CPAs to join our board.
As a board member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our organization's vision and strategy. We're particularly interested in individuals with expertise in digital media, marketing, communication, member engagement, community building, and hybrid event organization. Additional skills in Alberta's non-profit sector and Google Suite are a plus.
You'll collaborate with passionate volunteers, including finance leaders, early-career CPAs, and impact-focused entrepreneurs. Your commitment will enhance the collective volunteering experience for Alberta CPAs while making a tangible difference in our community. As a member of the Alberta-registered not-for-profit organization's board, a director acts in a position of trust. We are collectively responsible for the effectiveness of our organization and programming.
To help scale our impact across the province, we are seeking candidates in the cities of Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer .
For the next 12-18 months, we are specifically seeking volunteers with experiences in the following areas:
- Members Engagement and Community Building; and
- Event Organization.
We also welcome volunteers with additional skills in:
- Experience with early career coaching and development.
To apply, submit your resume along with 1) a brief statement (under 100 words) explaining your interest in joining our team.
Other Opportunities:
We are also actively looking for 1-3 committee members across Alberta to support our directors with our green-field projects and programs. Please reply to this posting clearly stating your interest in being a committee member. This is a great opportunity for early-career CPAs or CPA students looking to dip their toes into long-term volunteering.
Organization Description :
The Alberta CPA's Community Ambassadors were founded in 2011 when a group of Calgary Chartered Accountants, with a passion for community involvement, wanted to find a way to help other CA's share their passion and find meaningful and productive volunteer opportunities.
Job Description :
The primary responsibility of the Board is to set the vision and mission for Alberta CPA's Community Ambassadors and to put in place the strategy and the policies to see them realized. Responsibilities of individual Directors include but are not limited to the following:
- Understand, support and champion the vision, mission and philosophy of Alberta CPA's Community Ambassadors (hereto referred to as "CA");
- Understand the fiduciary and other duties of a not-for-profit board per the Society's Act.
- Participate and implement in the development of high-level strategies for Community Ambassadors;
- Review CA material before meetings and participate in regularly scheduled meetings;
- Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete tasks thoroughly and promptly;
- Speak as one voice with the other Directors of the Board to the community at large.
- Review and monitor CA policies and bylaws and be satisfied that they comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
Term:
Members of the Board of Directors are elected by the membership at the annual general meeting. Directors serve for a two (2) year term with the option to serve additional two (2) year terms upon completion of the first and with the approval of the Board.
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