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, Events
Compensation: $nil (volunteer position)
Mandate: August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Learning & Development (Department)
Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week*
*Fluctuates, heavily increasing during conference seasons and decreasing during off-seasons
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, Events is responsible for the professional development of student trustees across Ontario. Their primary role is planning and coordinating conferences and other professional development activities for student trustees across Ontario.
As the head of the Learning & Developments team, the VP, Events shall:
- Be responsible for planning and executing the regular conferences of OSTA-AECO, including the Annual General Meeting, Fall General Meeting, and the Board Council Conference.
- Be the primary liaison between OSTA-AECO and venues hosting our activities.
- Along with their department, coordinate any other professional development activities for OSTA-AECO at the direction of the Executive Council.
- Maintain a line of communication between the Learning and Development department and the Executive Council.
- Act as a point of contact between OSTA-AECO and client school boards for conferences.
- Actively engage the general assembly of OSTA-AECO for feedback on the professional development activities of the organization.
- Uphold OSTA’s values as outlined in the Code of Conduct to foster a safe and healthy working environment.
The VP, Events 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, Events 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 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:
- Experience hosting medium- to large-scale corporate-style events and conferences.
- Adept organization and time management skills.
- Communication and leadership skills to lead teams in hosting events.
- Basic technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
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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