Volunteer Program Advisory Committee Member

** This is a VOLUNTEER position and is not paid**

**This Board Sub Committee Reports to the Board of Directors via the Leadership Niagara Executive Director**

**Job description**

Are you a community-minded, future-focused leader? Are you passionate about nurturing others to develop their own community leadership potential?

The Leadership Niagara Program Advisory Committee (PAC) is now actively seeking engaged, experienced, and community-focused leaders to collaborate in developing and delivering diverse learning experiences for our Community Leadership Development Program.

**ABOUT OUR PAC (Program Advisory Committee)**

The Program Advisory Committee (PAC) is a volunteer committee charged with **volunteers** designing, developing, and facilitating Leadership Niagara’s Community Leadership Development Program.

As a curriculum decision-making and program advisory body, the PAC will make recommendations regarding curriculum and resources that are critical to the achievement of the program’s objectives.

The work of the PAC, to develop and deliver our signature community leadership program, allows participants to enrich their leadership development experiences and helps to build a strong network of diverse leaders ready to serve the region.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Leadership Niagara needs YOU if you...
- Are passionate about Leadership Development, the Niagara Community and believe strongly in community engagement;
- Are excited about being part of a respectful cross-disciplinary cohort of community leaders;
- Have the time and energy to spend 6 - 10 hours a month on committee work: attending PAC meetings, sub-committee work, and leading or contributing to our Learning Days.

Our team seeks highly motivated and committed Niagara leaders who can share their expertise in any of the following areas with our program participants:

- Volunteering and/or supporting Niagara not-for-profits.
- Human Resources and Talent Acquisitions.
- Leadership Development and research.
- Coaching, leading or facilitating in person and/or virtual adult learning sessions.
- Curriculum development and strong pedagogical understanding.
- Experience with boards, and governance in the not-for-profit sector.
- Working towards diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging.

**DOES THIS SOUND LIKE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?**

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Attend a minimum of eight annual in person Program Advisory Committee meetings in the evenings
- Contribute to the design and development of learning strategies and initiatives for the Community Leadership Development Program
- Actively meet with and engage with other PAC members in the development and delivery of an engaging Community Leadership Development Program
- Serve on at least one learning day team and meet with them as needed to plan agendas, presentations, and activities
- Assist in facilitating full day, in person workshops when possible
- Serve as a sounding board for the PAC Chair, the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors to identify educational programming opportunities built around community engagement.
- Actively participate in an annual review and evaluation of Leadership Niagara’s educational program(s) and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

**Qualifications**
- Strong leadership abilities
- Proficient in public speaking and communication an asset
- Project management skills with a focus on volunteer initiatives an asset
- Administrative experience in organizational settings
- Skills in recruiting and training volunteers an asset
- Teaching experience to facilitate workshops and training sessions an asset
- Experience in Learning and Development an asset
- Experience in Learning Management Systems an asset
- Class G2 or higher drivers license or ability to travel to meeting and Learning Day Locations

**BENEFITS OF BEING A PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER**

As a volunteer with Leadership Niagara, PAC members may benefit from:

- Opportunities for community engagement
- Being part of a strong team that is focused on embedding LN programs with relevant learning and training aimed to create a community of leaders ready to serve the region.
- Expand your network of like-minded professionals.
- Expansion of professional experience
- Opportunities to have related work in leadership and community development shared on Social Media accounts.

**INTERESTED? APPLY NOW**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $1.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 7E1

Application deadline: 2025-06-06