OSTA-AECO is a one-of-a-kind organization in Canada. We’re an independent, non-partisan group of democratically-elected student representatives in grades 11 and 12. We sit on Ontario’s 72 public school boards and we’re driven by our belief in the power of student voice. We work in our local communities and on the provincial stage to ensure that students are always put first.
Position: Vice-President, Communications
Compensation: $nil (volunteer position)
Mandate: August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Community Relations (Department)
Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week*
Mission
OSTA-AECO empowers and advocates for the students of Ontario and provides rich, tailored professional development to student trustees across the province so that they are well-equipped to represent the needs of their local communities.
Position
The Vice-President, Communications is responsible for coordinating the public affairs and image of OSTA-AECO. They act as the primary point of contact for all media outlets and are responsible for publicizing OSTA-AECO and its advocacy initiatives.
As the leader of the Community Relations team, the VP, Communications will:
- Facilitate and optimize internal communication across all levels of the organization.
- Facilitate all external communication, including channels such as social media, press releases, publications, media interviews, and more.
- Act as an official representative and spokesperson of OSTA-AECO and assist the President in their duties as spokesperson. This includes communications with other education partners and stakeholders.
- Be responsible for the final publishing of OSTA-AECO releases, such as press statements and reports.
- Maintain OSTA-AECO’s brand image and public accounts, in line with the organization’s brand guidelines, in collaboration with brand managers and other communications roles.
- Act as a line of communication between the Community Relations department and the Executive Council.
- Work to provide public affairs and communication training to the General Assembly.
- Uphold OSTA-AECO’s values as outlined in the Code of Conduct to foster a safe and healthy working environment.
The VP, Communications will also sit as a non-voting executive council member.
The successful candidate will be required to attend OSTA-AECO’s three annual conferences and any onsite professional development sessions.
Eligibility
Any applicant for the VP, Communications must be and remain a student trustee for the duration of their mandate.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual passionate about OSTA-AECO’s mission and with a track record of community leadership.
OSTA-AECO is an equal-opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with lived experiences as members of Indigenous, Black, or equity-seeking groups to apply. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Team leadership and project management.
- Adept technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and social media management platforms.
- Ability to keep up with daily recurring tasks, such as inquiries from the community and social media posts.
Applications (comprising a résumé and cover letter) will be accepted until May 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm EDT. We thank all applicants for their time applying for this position; however, only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
If you have any questions about this posting or the application process, please email cameron.prosic@osta-aeco.org.
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