CIPS Advertising & Job Board Outreach Volunteer

CIPS; Remote; Part time

Job summary

An established professional IT organization is looking for a CIPS Advertising & Job Board Outreach Volunteer. The individual will support employer engagement by promoting the CIPS Job Board and advertising opportunities. Responsibilities include outreach to organizations, participating in monthly committee meetings, and helping to enhance the visibility of job opportunities for IT professionals. This position provides networking and professional development benefits. Candidates should be current CIPS Members and residents of Canada.

Benefits

Practical experience in promotional marketing

Professional development in communications

Networking opportunities

Volunteer recognition across platforms

Re-Certification Credits for members

Qualifications

• Must be a current CIPS Certified Member or an active CIPS Member for at least the past two years.
• Must be a Canadian resident.

Responsibilities

• Promote the CIPS Job Board and Advertising opportunities.
• Encourage organizations to post IT-related job roles.
• Participate in monthly Volunteer Committee meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Outbound outreach confidence

Interest in marketing

Comfort using email

Ability to describe options

Job description

Role: CIPS Advertising & Job Board Outreach Volunteer

Supported By: CIPS National

Location: Virtual

Role Type: Volunteer

Commitment: Approx. 3 hours per month (includes 1-hour monthly Volunteer Committee meeting)

Purpose of the Role

The CIPS Advertising & Job Board Outreach Volunteer supports employer engagement by promoting the CIPS Job Board and Advertising opportunities across digital platforms and business communities.

Key Responsibilities

Advertising & Job Board Promotion

• Reach out to organizations to encourage posting IT-related job roles on the CIPS Job Board.
• Share awareness of advertising channels including:
  • CIPS website advertising
  • Sponsored articles
  • E-newsletter advertising
  • Community and social media promotions
• Highlight marketing opportunities that connect employers directly with Canada’s IT professionals.
• Refer interested organizations to the CIPS National Chief Marketing Officer for follow-up and bookings/postings.

Committee Participation

• Participate in a 1-hour monthly CIPS National Volunteer Committee meeting to coordinate activity, share updates, and assign light follow-up actions.

Skills & Qualities

• Strong communication skills and outbound outreach confidence.
• Interest in marketing, advertising, or recruitment promotion.
• Comfort using email and participating in basic introductory virtual calls.
• Ability to clearly describe advertising and job posting options.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in promotional marketing and employer outreach.
• Professional development in communications and business engagement.
• Networking with employer partners and IT leaders across Canada.
• Volunteer recognition across CIPS platforms.
• CIPS Certified Members earn Re-Certification Credits

Eligibility

• Must be a current CIPS Certified Member or an active CIPS Member for at least the past two years.
• Must be a Canadian resident

How to Apply

Please email your expression of interest and Resume/CV to [e-mail] by Friday, January 30th, 2025

Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Orientation will take place during the Volunteer Committee meetings.

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