Located in Mi’kma’ki

Located in Mi’kma’ki

Call for Applications – Board Members

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We’re looking for Board Members to join the IONS Board of Directors!

Located in Mi’kma’ki, Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) connects, supports, and advocates for Nova Scotia’s Community Impact Sector. Celebrating 10 years of promoting a healthy, sustainable sector, IONS (formerly the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia) is one of 14 Industry Sector Councils funded by the Nova Scotia Government Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration (LSI). Our role is to address sector workforce challenges, to build capacity within organizations, and to increase access to expertise, opportunities, and resources. IONS provides skill building and learning opportunities, network development opportunities, and supports for impact organizations.   

Over the past few years, our focus has evolved and expanded to fully embrace our role championing the Community Impact Sector— voicing and amplifying the vital services and work of impact organizations. With systemic issues and major social challenges facing those living in Nova Scotia, we recognize the crucial and urgent need for a more just, equitable, and community-driven approach to re-envisioning our society. IONS is more determined than ever to highlight the need for the Community Impact Sector as a balancing force for social good and positive change.  

Where We’re Going

We are at an exciting point in our journey – in September 2023 we are launching our new strategy, theory of change and action plan for the year ahead. Our strategy is rooted in four elements to reimagine how we work and connect in the sector for greater collective impact: 

  • Connect the dots to someplace new.  
  • Model the change from the inside out. 
  • Practice justice and equity in all our work.
  • Create spaces for connection and generating new ideas for action.  

We have been through a lot of change over the past three years and are continuing to deepen our commitment to centering justice and equity in our team, our work and our board of directors. We’re looking for new board members who are as passionate about this commitment as we are, and we hope you’ll consider applying if this speaks to you!   

Commitment to Equity and Justice

Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) is working toward a vision of a decolonized, just and equitable Nova Scotia and that starts with us. We strive to ensure a culture that supports a variety of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to being an intentionally inclusive and equitable organization so we can share what we learn with others and inspire change.  

We are currently seeking to recruit 4-5 new board members to help us achieve our vision and implement our strategy. We are intentional in our recruitment approach and encourage applications from African Nova Scotians, those from Indigenous and Black communities, other racialized persons, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and disabled persons. We will prioritize diversity in our selection process and encourage you to self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group in your application. 

 

Desired Skills and Perspectives

We have a strong organizational commitment to justice, equity, diversity, decolonization and inclusion and welcome applicants from diverse cultural and demographic backgrounds. 

We are currently recruiting 4-5 board member positions to join us this fall, beginning with a staff-board retreat in November. In addition to experience with/ knowledge of the sector, as well as rural perspectives, we are particularly interested in adding new members living in Nova Scotia with the following expertise:   

  • Communications and advocacy 
  • Systems change and innovation 
  • Legal  
  • Human resources  
  • Financial management  
  • Fund development

Time Commitment

The IONS board meets about 5 times/year, including an overnight retreat in mid November. Meetings are approximately 2 hours in length. It is also expected that Directors participate in a Board Committee and these typically meet in advance of Board meetings.  

What You’ll Gain 

By joining our board of directors, you’ll get an opportunity to develop your network with a great group of people and shape an organization that is working to make Nova Scotia a better place. Our annual retreat offers an opportunity for in-person connection and learning, and we’re also hoping to have board members join us in May in Cape Breton for a sector celebration! 


Submitting an Application

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until Thursday, September 28th at 5PM AST.
Process: Once applications are reviewed, members of the IONS Governance and HR Committee will reach out to conduct interviews. 
Submission Process: Fill out the form here to submit your application!  

If you require any accommodations in submitting your application or navigating the process,
please reach out to hello@ions.ca 

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