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missINFORMED is seeking a dynamic, passionate and collaborative individual with lived experience and a background in health, wellbeing, or related fields to join the Board of Directors. As a Board Member, you will contribute to advancing the organization’s mission of fostering health equity, health literacy, and intersectional feminist advocacy. We value candidates who bring a holistic understanding of health, including nutrition, mental health, traditional healthcare, or broader wellbeing practices, and who support missINFORMED’s commitment to community-centered, feminist organizing.
Responsibilities:
Governance and Leadership: Participate in strategic decision-making and provide oversight to help guide missINFORMED’s growth, sustainability, and impact in advancing health equity and education.
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Prepare for, attend and meaningfully participate in board meetings.
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Steer missINFORMED towards doing mission-aligned work, in an ethical manner that is financially-sustainable for the long-term throughout your decision-making, governance and oversight
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Have an understanding of missINFORMED’s mission and seek knowledge of our projects and programming working to advance that mission to be able to provide informed decisions surrounding the design and implementation of project activities
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Review all Board materials (e.g., financial reports) in a timely manner and in advance to meetings, where required
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Support, where possible, in identifying and securing additional financial resources and partnerships that support the work of the organization
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Hire and provide direct supervision over the Executive Director(s), including doing minimum once per year performance review, alongside providing mentorship and feedback where relevant to ensure their role continues to be mission & value-aligned
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Support Executive Director with hiring/recruiting of Executive Committee members who lead all day-to-day operations at missINFORMED
Lived Experience and Advocacy: Leverage your lived experiences to shape initiatives and policies that address the health and wellbeing of structurally vulnerable communities, particularly women and gender-diverse individuals.
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Respect and meaningfully create space for the inclusions of diverse perspectives, knowledges and experiences within all spaces at missINFORMED, particularly decision-making environments (e.g., Board meetings)
Health Expertise: Offer insights based on your background in health and related fields (such as nutrition, mental health, public health, etc.), ensuring that missINFORMED’s initiatives are grounded in scientific evidence and best practices.
Collaborative Community Building: Work closely with fellow board members and staff, bringing a fun, supportive, and inclusive energy to help strengthen feminist organizing efforts and community engagement.
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Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policy.
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Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s mission.
Program and Resource Development: Support the development of educational resources, events, and campaigns that promote intersectional health education and wellbeing for diverse communities.
Advancing Feminist Principles: Uphold and promote the values of intersectional feminism in all organizational activities, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Engagement and Outreach: Actively participate in events, discussions, and outreach efforts that help expand missINFORMED’s reach and deepen connections with communities.
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Serve as an active advocate and ambassador for missINFORMED.
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Engage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serve
Qualifications:
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Lived Experience: Personal experiences with health challenges, community care, or other aspects of well-being, particularly in the context of intersectional feminist struggles and advocacy.
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Health Background: Professional or volunteer experience in fields such as nutrition, public health, mental health, wellness, or traditional healthcare, as well as any other allied disciplines.
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Collaborative Spirit: A track record of working effectively within teams, contributing positively to community organizing, and fostering an environment of inclusion and support.
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Feminist and Intersectional Approach: Commitment to advancing health equity through a lens that is inclusive, anti-colonial, and sensitive to the diverse needs of women and gender-diverse individuals.
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Passion for missINFORMED’s Mission: A deep commitment to advancing evidence-based, accessible health education and to supporting structurally vulnerable communities.
Time Commitment:
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Attendance at regular board meetings (approximately 4-6 per year, 1.5 - 2 hrs/ meeting)
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Participation in organizational events, campaigns, and committee work (as time permits)
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Reviewing assigned documents and materials in a timely manner
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Completing work applicable to the outlined responsibilities within and outside of the regular board meetings
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1 in-person gathering with all of missINFORMED leadership team (costs will be covered for your travel and accommodations)
How to Apply:
Please apply directly via this Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSva9Kw5C3j5LV253nxKSPIVxYkSTGnbAYi_qX3d86UYRnA/viewform at your earliest convenience. The application will remain open until the positions are filled, but it is a competitive process and we aim to recruit someone in the roles before Jan 2025.
If you have any questions for us, or if you would like to provide us with any additional information, please feel free to contact info@missinformed.ca.​