JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

You Can Make a Difference!

Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA) seeks passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. Join us to help us create life-changing opportunities for Edmonton's most vulnerable youth.

What We Do

  • Inner City Youth Development Association provides trauma informed, wraparound services that include a court worker, a food bank, daily meals, counselling, housing assistance, and mental health referrals.

  • Inner City Youth Development Association also provides an accredited trauma-informed Alberta Education accredited independent high school for Edmonton's marginalized youth.

Immediate: Board Treasurer Required

As a member of the ICYDA Board, the Treasurer acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. Learn more about this important position and its duties and requirements by clicking here.

Interested? Submit resume on the form below.

We're Looking for Other Board Members With:

  • Passion for supporting marginalized youth

  • Experience in education, social work, mental health, or accounting and nonprofit Board experience

  • Understanding of Indigenous cultures and issues and/or sensitivity and willingness to learn

  • Financial acumen and strategic thinking skills

Ideal Candidates Have:

  • Awareness or interest in Indigenous issues

  • Knowledge of or interest in wraparound services and alternative education models

  • Experience with policy boards in nonprofit organizations

  • Connections within the Edmonton and Indigenous community

Responsibilities Include:

  • Attending monthly board meetings

  • Participating in strategic planning and decision-making

  • Oversee organizational Policies

  • Contribute to strategic direction and long term planning

  • Ensuring financial oversight and accountability

  • Advocating for our organization and the youth we serve

Time Commitment is:

  • Between 5 and 10 hours per month, nine months a year

  • Minimum of a two-year term

To apply or learn more, please send us your resume and note about yourself.