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Call out for new TYFPC Members!

At the close of an incredible year, the TYFPC is now looking for up to 6 new council members to join our team for 2021-2022!

We are a Toronto-based social organization that seeks to engage and mobilize youth to create a healthy, just, and sustainable food system for all. We do this by building community, raising awareness, and advocating for policy change. We also organize great events… with amazing food!

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated youth (age 16-30) who is interested in activating positive change within Ontario’s food system, consider applying your strengths and skills to one of the available positions below:

Available Positions (up to 6):

  1. Networking Co-Lead (2) 
  2. Education Co-Lead (1)
  3. Communications Co-Lead (1)
  4. Fundraising and Evaluation Co-Lead (2)

Application Process:

  1. Interested candidates should first, view the TYFPC Position Descriptions below (or by viewing this document).
  2. Next, submit a completed application form and resume using this link. 

The submission deadline is Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST. (Extended to Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at 11:59AM EST)

Please be sure to read the position description(s) you are applying for thoroughly. All questions pertaining to applications can be directed to applications@tyfpc.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you!

TYFPC Position Descriptions

Networking Committee Co-Lead (2)

The Networking Co-Lead is responsible for the following: 

      • Collaboration: Building partnerships with like-minded youth and food organizations in the city. Gathering and sharing partner and community events with the TYFPC network.
      • Promotions and Events: Attending a variety of community events across the city to meet with other groups and raise the profile of the TYFPC.
      • Hosting networking events for both the council and community.
      • Coordinating one community meeting with other council members

An ideal candidate would:

      • Love talking to new people.
      • Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
      • Be friendly, outgoing, and approachable.
      • Have a strong interest in keeping up-to-date on Toronto food-related events and activities.

Other requirements:

    • All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in August/September.
    • All council members are required to attend monthly council, committee and community meetings (usually on the first Monday of each month). 

Education Committee Co-Lead (1)

The Education Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following:

      • Collecting and sharing work by Toronto youth through the council’s journal platform
        • Journals
          • Create a call for submissions campaign
          • Determine a project plan to distribute and share submissions
          • Can take the form of a physical journal or alternate mediums
      • Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members

A person in this role should:

      • Have strong organizational capabilities
      • Be self-motivated
      • Be attentive to detail (e.g. editing)
      • Graphic design experience is an asset

Other requirements:

    • All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in August/September.
    • All council members are required to attend monthly council, committee and community meetings (usually on the first Monday of each month). 

Communications Co-Lead (1)

The Communications Lead is responsible for the following: 

      • Finding and sharing content for our social media channels, such as Twitter and Instagram 
      • Promoting community events relevant to the TYFPC community
      • Creating, collecting, and curating content for our bi-monthly email newsletter
      • Monitor social media and web traffic (Google Analytics)
      • Write and encourage other council members to write blog entries for our website.
      • Support the development of communications materials and presentations for TYFPC speaking events and presentations
      • Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members  

An ideal candidate would:

      • Be familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Google Drive, Google Apps, Hootsuite & Mailchimp
      • Be self-motivated
      • Connected with the local food community online (or interested in it)
      • Strong communication and presentation skills
      • Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or other design applications (like Canva) would be an asset

Other requirements:

    • Supporting the Executive Committee in decision making and strategic planning
    • All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in August/September.
    • All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings (usually on the first Monday of each month)

Fundraising and Evaluation Committee Co-Lead (2)

The Fundraising and Evaluation Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following: 

      • Seek out, draft, and edit potential grant applications
      • Build connections with TYFPC committees to ensure funding for council projects
      • Keep a list of all grants and deadlines in an organized calendar to ensure deadlines are not missed
      • Provide new members with concrete tasks and opportunities to learn grant writing skills under supervision or with appropriate support
      • Create templates for grant applications ex. fundraising logic model

An ideal candidate would:

      • Strong time management and organizational skills
      • Knowledge of policies and regulations as it relates to grassroots organizing and fundraising
      • Experience with grant applications and editing
      • Drive and initiative to seek out future funding opportunities

Other requirements:

    • All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in August/September.
    • All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings (usually on the first Monday of each month)

The TYFPC welcomes applications from all interested food passionate youth, regardless of experience or background, between the ages of 16 and 30. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Indigenous, racialized, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.