
The Role
The Federation of Black Canadians is currently looking for Hub Ambassadors to support the development and management of our Provincial Hubs.
Time Commitment (approximate):
- Dedicated Commitment – Team Member of a Hub – This person has signed up to be a member and email listserv to receive updates and opportunities
- Attends bi- weekly (or Monthly) meetings of the subgroup
- Wants to help the hub grow by being a part of the planning team by doing any of the following: Ex: co- lead, hub ambassador, brings forward topics for discussion, looking for partners, etc. 3 – 6 per month (minimum 4 month commitment)
Activities and Tasks:
- Dedicated Commitment – General Member of a Hub
- Review newsletters and emails when sent
- Self elect to participate in any opportunities offered via email
- Share open opportunities with others in your network
- Collaborate with Ambassadors of you region/city to prevent nuances from occurring
- Recruit 10 community members in your region
- Participate in a 1:1 screening call with hub coordinator (code of conduct & orientation)
- Actively participate in hub group calls
- Review minute summaries and agendas
- Come prepared and open to a safe space for discussion
- Work with hub coordinator and programs coordinator to ensure to prep before meetings (agenda, topics, projects, opportunities)
Knowledge, Skill and Experience Profile:
(Competencies may vary across board members)
Current resident and or past resident of that Province and or Region
Professional or volunteer expertise in any of the following areas:
- Current events, collaborations, community engagement, finance, program development, fundraising, mentorship, stewardship, communications & marketing , advocacy, politics, the Canadian African Diaspora
- Align with the core values and mission of the FBC
- Align with the code of conduct policy of the FBC
- Experience in organizational strategic planning
- A passion for community development
Benefits of being a Member:
- An opportunity engage in local, provincial and national conversations
- Access to FBC updates and opportunities
- Provide an additional community voice
- An opportunity to gain experience and learn more about internal opportunities
- An opportunity to have a tremendous impact in the community across Canada
- Broaden your professional network
- Provide support and direction for members all across Canada
- Provide a public service