Co Executive Director

Welfare Avenue; Montreal; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A student-led nonprofit organization is seeking a Co-Executive Director to co-lead and shape its Ontario division. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of leadership experience, demonstrating a passion for poverty reduction and community building. This role offers significant influence at the national level and opportunities for networking with diverse leaders while committing 8–13 hours per week for 3–5 years.

Benefits

Unique leadership opportunity

Collaborative environment with dedicated student leaders

Networking opportunities with leaders across sectors

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in nonprofits or related fields.
• Ability to motivate and inspire volunteers.
• Established professional network in Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on national strategy and organizational priorities.
• Recruit and lead Ontario-based leaders and volunteers.
• Support national marketing and communications strategies.

Skills

Leadership and team-management skills

Marketing experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote (with focus on Ontario & National scope) | Commitment: 8–13 hours per week | Long-term (3–5 years)

About Welfare Avenue

Welfare Avenue is a student-led nonprofit whose mission is to advance the inclusion of low-income individuals across Canada by relieving poverty, addressing food insecurity, combating isolation, and improving access to resources. Rooted in leadership, partnership, and networking, we empower students and grassroots organizations to create meaningful community impact.

Position overview

We are seeking a Co-Executive Director to join our leadership team and work hand-in-hand with the Executive Director. This role is designed as a second-in-command position, with delegated authority over specific domains while contributing to national strategy. The Co-Executive Director will lead Welfare Avenue’s Ontario Division and play a key role in supporting national marketing / communications & HR efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning: Collaborate with the Executive Director on national strategy, growth, and organizational priorities.
• Ontario Division Oversight: Recruit and lead Ontario-based leaders and volunteers; ensure alignment with mission and national goals; develop partnerships with universities, student associations, grassroots groups, and local organizations.
• Marketing & Outreach (National Support): Contribute to national marketing campaigns and communications strategy; support brand-building and awareness across social and digital channels; identify ways to engage new audiences and expand donor / partner reach.
• Partnerships & External Relations: Leverage networks to establish relationships with corporate, community, and student partners; represent Welfare Avenue at events and external meetings; collaborate on fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed within the past 5 years) in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience, ideally in nonprofits, student groups, or entrepreneurial projects.
• Proven entrepreneurial mindset: experience launching or scaling initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills with ability to motivate and inspire volunteers.
• Experience in marketing, communications, or operational management (preferred).
• Established professional and/or student network in Ontario; ability to leverage relationships for impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Authentic, die-hard passion for poverty reduction, inclusion, and community building.
• Availability to commit 8–13 hours per week consistently.
• Willingness to commit 3–5 years to this role.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to co-lead and shape the future of a growing nonprofit.
• Ownership over the Ontario Division and influence at the national level.
• A collaborative environment with dedicated student leaders and community partners.
• Networking opportunities with leaders across nonprofit, corporate, and student sectors.
• The chance to build something long-term, leaving a legacy of impact.

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