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Director-at-Large

Duration: March 2025 – March 2027
Hours: 2-3 hours per week
Type: Board of Directors
Apply by: Thursday, January 30th at 11:59pm

About Embark

Embark is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity in impactful programming, events, and initiatives. Through this work, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems.

About the Role

The Director-at-Large assists the Board and other directors in carrying out essential board duties, participating in working groups and contributing to the board discussions.

Eligibility

This position is open to all members of Embark, which consists of all undergraduate and graduate students at Simon Fraser University, along with associate members. Up to one associate member (non-SFU student member) may be elected as a Director. New directors are elected at each Annual General Meeting of the society.

Embark’s Board of Directors strive to represent all undergraduate and graduate students at SFU, and centre diverse student voices in our work. We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly board meetings
• Vote on budget and board motions
• Sit on at least two committees
• Provide support to the Board where needed, for example with special projects and additional committee work

Ideal Candidates

• This position is ideal for candidates that may not have a lot of board experience and are looking to get more involved in this type of work
• Candidates who are self-motivated and take initiative will excel in this role
• Students interested in the role should also have a passion for food and/or climate justice and an enthusiasm for learning

Week-in-the-life

As Director-at-large, you will have, on average, three meetings per month, depending on which two committees you sit on. A week in the life for this position is primarily checking and responding to emails regarding board operations and specific committee operations. 

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