Leeds and Grenville Interval House is committed to an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process to applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
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Full-Time Contract – Crisis Intervention Worker
Board of Directors
Leeds and Grenville Interval House (“LGIH”) provides emergency shelter, transitional and outreach support for women and their children who have experienced abuse.
LGIH’s Board of Directors is currently looking to fill the volunteer role of General Director.
Directors are responsible for and agree to:
- Fulfill governance and stewardship role to ensure the ongoing long-term success of the organization
- Act as an ambassador of the organization and its mission in the community at large, to increase
- Have an awareness of violence against women, promote LGIH services, and build new supporters
- Support Strategic Plan goals
- Engage with key stakeholders including funders, partners, donors, and supporters
- Attend regularly scheduled board meetings on a monthly basis and come prepared to participate in discussions
- Attend events representing LGIH
We encourage applications from women and men who reflect the diversity of the community we serve,
including but not limited to; survivors of violence, people of colour, Aboriginal women and men,
LGBTQIA2s+, individuals with disabilities, and individuals representing the range of socio-economic realities in our community.
We are looking for individuals who have a strong commitment to feminist practice and bring
experience as well as expertise in one of the following areas:
Desired Expertise and Profile:
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraising/Marketing/Public Relations
• Experience in the Not for Profit or Social Services Sector
• Superior networking skills and extensive network of contacts
The following is not mandatory but considered an asset:
- Previous board experience
Please email a letter of interest and resume to: Melissa Leveck, Executive Director at melissa@lgih.ca