Purpose of the Social Justice and Accessibility Committee
The Social Justice and Accessibility Committee is a Policy Governance Committee, whose purpose is to develop a work plan based on Nellie’s social justice priorities to guide committee activities and inform Nellie’s Board of Directors of social justice and accessibility issues to ensure that the principles of feminism, anti-racism, and anti-oppression are consistently reflective and active across the entire organization. We are looking for strong, dedicated, visionary members for the committee.
Currently we have two (2) vacancies on the Social Justice and Accessibility Committee.
Responsibilities of the Committee Members:
- To participate at committee meetings every other month. Meetings held on the first Monday of the month from 6-8pm.
- To actively participate in developing annual social justice work plan.
- To make recommendations to the board on policies relating to the social justice and accessibility issues
- To act as a resource for the Board and staff on issues of ARAO, social justice and accessibility relating to women with disabilities and Deaf women.
- To participate in advocacy and community events related to Nellie’s social priorities
- To contribute submissions to external communications.
Qualifications:
- Strong Board policy governance experience
- Working from an Anti-Racist/Anti-oppression Framework
- Feminist pedagogy and practice
- Community based skills, including service delivery and / or as a service user
- Strong networking skills to establish relationships with others
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A great communication and relationship builder
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest to serve on the committee and how your experiences align with Nellie’s mission. Please also include a resume (if applicable) Correspondence can be sent by email to:
Janna Cheng-Brown
Admin. Coordinator
janna@nellies.org
Nellie’s is committed to the development of an agency that reflects the women it serves. Applications from Aboriginal Women, World Majority Women/Women of Colour, Lesbians, Bisexual Women, Transgendered Women and Women with DisAbilities and/or Deaf Women, Women who have experienced Violence and Consumer Survivors are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for applications: Friday September 21, 2018 by 5pm
