Vice-President, Communications

Osta-Aeco; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An extraordinary opportunity awaits a passionate individual to lead communications for a forward-thinking organization advocating for student needs in Ontario. As the Vice-President of Communications, you'll be the voice of OSTA-AECO, managing public relations and enhancing the organization's image through strategic communication efforts. This role offers a unique chance to influence community engagement and uphold the values of diversity and inclusion. Join a dedicated team and help shape the future of student advocacy while gaining invaluable experience in leadership and project management.

Qualifications

• Passionate about OSTA-AECO’s mission and community leadership.
• Proficient in technology and communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate public affairs and image of OSTA-AECO.
• Facilitate internal and external communications effectively.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office 365

Social media management

Job description

Position: Vice-President, Communications
Compensation:$nil (volunteer position)
Mandate: August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Community Relations (Department)
Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week*

Mission

OSTA-AECO empowers and advocates for the students of Ontario and provides rich, tailored professional development to student trustees across the province so that they are well-equipped to represent the needs of their local communities.

Position

The Vice-President, Communications is responsible for coordinating the public affairs and image of OSTA-AECO. They act as the primary point of contact for all media outlets and are responsible for publicizing OSTA-AECO and its advocacy initiatives.

As the leader of the Community Relations team, the VP, Communications will:

• Facilitate and optimize internal communication across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate all external communication, including channels such as social media, press releases, publications, media interviews, and more.
• Act as an official representative and spokesperson of OSTA-AECO and assist the President in their duties as spokesperson. This includes communications with other education partners and stakeholders.
• Be responsible for the final publishing of OSTA-AECO releases, such as press statements and reports.
• Maintain OSTA-AECO’s brand image and public accounts, in line with the organization’s brand guidelines, in collaboration with brand managers and other communications roles.
• Act as a line of communication between the Community Relations department and the Executive Council.
• Work to provide public affairs and communication training to the General Assembly.
• Uphold OSTA-AECO’s values as outlined in the Code of Conduct to foster a safe and healthy working environment.

The VP, Communications will also sit as a non-voting executive council member.

The successful candidate will be required to attend OSTA-AECO’s three annual conferences and any onsite professional development sessions.

Eligibility

Any applicant for the VP, Communications must be and remain a student trustee for the duration of their mandate.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about OSTA-AECO’s mission and with a track record of community leadership.

OSTA-AECO is an equal-opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with lived experiences as members of Indigenous, Black, or equity-seeking groups to apply. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Team leadership and project management.
• Adept technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and social media management platforms.
• Ability to keep up with daily recurring tasks, such as inquiries from the community and social media posts.

Applications (comprising a résumé and cover letter) will be accepted untilMay 19, 2023,at 11:59 pmEDT. We thank all applicants for their time applying for this position; however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions about this posting or the application process, pleaseemail Siobhan Marie, Chief Operating Officer.