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Join EcoEquitable’s Board of Directors!
This is an exciting opportunity to join an impactful organization operating at the intersection of textile waste reduction and women’s empowerment in Ottawa for over the last 20 years. EcoEquitable is currently looking for candidates that are passionate about contributing to our mission to join our Volunteer Board of Directors.

About Us
EcoEquitable is a registered charity with a dual purpose of textile waste reduction and women’s empowerment that intersect through the art of sewing. Our vision is equitable and sustainable communities where women thrive! Our flagship charitable program, Sewing for Jobs, welcomes newcomers and self-identifying women into an immersive educational experience where they learn how to sew professionally, develop soft skills, build their network in the community, and reach financial independence through meaningful employment. Our two social enterprise programs include the Eco Fabric Boutique, where we receive and redistribute over 13,000 pounds of donated fabric and sewing supplies each year, and our public sewing and textile classes, that serve to educate others in upcycling, sewing, garment repair, and more.

As the highest leadership body of the organization, the Board as a whole is responsible for:
Determining the mission and purposes of the organization
Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director
Strategic and organizational planning
Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
Ensure the organization is complying with all legal and regulatory requirements
Fundraising and resource development
Monitoring EcoEquitable’s impact
Enhancing EcoEquitable’s public image
Assessing its own performance as the governing body of EcoEquitable

As an individual, each Board Member is responsible for:

Knowing the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
Serving as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director as they develop and implement EcoEquitable’s strategic plan
Commit to attending and/or volunteering in-person at EcoEquitable events as needed each year
Serving as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization, and fully engage in identifying and securing financial resources and partnerships necessary for EcoEquitable to advance its mission
Preparing for and attending monthly board meetings and the Annual General Meeting
Serving on at least one board committee as member or as committee chair
Assisting the Executive Director and Board Chair in recruiting other board members
Following the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
Disclosing potential conflicts of interest during meetings and maintaining confidentiality about all internal matters of EcoEquitable

What do you bring to the organization?
We encourage applications from individuals who self-identify as members of equity-seeking groups. Ideal candidates should have the experience and the availability to help EcoEquitable thrive. We are deeply dedicated to the values we sew into everything we do, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to recruiting a board of directors that represents the community we serve.

Commitment:
2 year term
6-10 hours per month

Areas of experience and expertise we are actively looking for:
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Nonprofit management

How to Apply
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter and resume to our Executive Director via email [email protected]. We will be reviewing applicants and conducting interviews on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. We’re sew excited to hear from you!

EcoEquitable is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers, students, partners, and the people we serve feel valued, respected and empowered. Please indicate any accommodations you may require in your application email and we will do our very best to accommodate your needs.