At the close of an incredible year, the TYFPC is now looking for six (6) new council members to join our team for 2015-2016!
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 throw great potlucks and picnics!
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 (6):
Advocacy Committee Co-Lead (2)
Education Committee Co-Lead (1)
Network Committee Co-Lead (1)
Operations Lead (1)
Vice-Chair (1)
Application Process:
Interested candidates should first, view the TYFPC Position Descriptions below (and attached as a PDF in links below). Next, fill out the TYFPC Application Form and email applications@tyfpc.ca the completed form along with an up-to-date resume. The submission deadline is Monday July 6, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST.
Please be sure to read the position description(s) you are applying for thoroughly for further instructions. All questions pertaining to applications can be directed to applications@tyfpc.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!
TYFPC Position Descriptions
Advocacy Committee Co-Lead
The Advocacy Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following:
- Research: engage the TYFPC network in local food policy issues.
- Advocacy: offer a youth perspective on food issues while representing the TYFPC at meetings, events, public deputations, and other speaking opportunities.
- Outreach: develop and lead discussions on food in collaboration with other advocacy organizations.
- Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members.
A person in this role should:
- Demonstrate interest in municipal food policy issues.
- Be comfortable making presentations and facilitating group discussions.
- Demonstrate an ability to take initiative and responsibility for projects.
- Be comfortable in both a research and advocacy capacity.
- Be interested in generating content for TYFPC’s website and social media.
Other requirements:
- All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2-day strategic planning retreat in September.
- All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings the first Monday of each month.
How to apply:
- Deadline: send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 6 2015, 11:59 PM.
- Submission email subject line: ‘Advocacy Committee Application – Your Name’.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in July.
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, racialised, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome both lived and academic experience, and encourage applicants to note this in their application.
Education Committee Co-Lead
The Education Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following:
- The Journal “Gathering” and Creative Journal:
- Lead the selection process by creating call-outs for journals.
- Answer questions for potential contributors and meet with councilmembers to review submissions.
- Coordinate peer review by contacting reviewers and staying in contactthroughout editing process.
- Create layout for journals.
- Organize a ‘launch’ event for journal for contributors, peer reviewers and public.
- Workshop facilitation
- Gather resources for education toolkit and update workshop content forparticipatory activities.
- Contact potential schools and/or community groups and coordinate materialsfor workshops (e.g. printing).
- Facilitate groups in workshops.
- Liaise with volunteers (if necessary) and co-facilitators in workshops.
- Council functions
- Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members.
A person in this role should:
- Have strong organizational capabilities.
- Be self-motivated.
- Be comfortable speaking and reaching out to the public (or want to practice public speaking and facilitation skills).
- Be attentive to detail (e.g. editing).
- Experience using WordPress and/or graphic design (e.g. Photoshop) for journal layout is an asset .
Other requirements:
- All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory2 day strategic planning retreat in September.
- All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings the first Monday of .
How to apply:
- Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 6 2015, 11:59 PM.
- Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Education Committee Application – Your Name’.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in
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, racialised, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.
Network Committee Co-Lead
The Network Committee Co-Lead is responsible for the following:
- Collaboration: Building partnerships with like-minded youth and food organizations in the city, and identifying and following through on projects that meet our mandate.
- Promotions and Events: Attending a variety of community events across the city to meet with other groups and raise the profile of the TYFPC.
- Organization: Maintaining a record of communications and outreach efforts, and documenting organizational partnerships and network connections.
- Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members.
A person in this role should:
- Love talking to new people.
- Have a keen interest in local food initiatives.
- Have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Be friendly, outgoing, and approachable.
Other requirements:
- All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2 day strategic planning retreat in September.
- All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings the first Monday of each month.
How to apply:
- Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 6 2015, 11:59 PM.
- Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Network Committee Application – Your Name’.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in
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, racialised, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.
Operations Lead
The Operations Lead is responsible for the following:
- Maintaining and responding to the general TYFPC email account (info@tyfpc.ca); organizing the logistics & administration of each monthly meeting; improving Council processes and making strategic recommendations to the TYPFC Executive and broader council.
- Researching, updating and maintaining the?Events Calendar.
- Co-coordinate one community meeting with other council members.
A person in this role should:
- Have strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Be self-motivated to meet deadlines.
- Be comfortable with web platforms (e.g. WordPress, administering Google email accounts).
Other requirements:
- All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2 day strategic planning retreat in September.
- All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings the first Monday of the month.
How to apply:
- Deadline: Send a completed application and resume to applications@tyfpc.ca by July 6 2015, 11:59 PM.
- Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Operations Application –Your Name’.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in
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, racialised, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.
Vice Chair
The Vice Chair is responsible for the following:
- Providing leadership to the TYFPC council members.
- Contributing to and facilitating incoming TYFPC member orientation and ongoing council training.
- Planning and chairing internal and public council meetings.
- Reviewing, soliciting council feedback, and implementing changes to TYFPC processes and procedures.
- Contributing to financial decisions about the council budget.
- Regular meetings with Executive committee and other committees to contribute to council cohesion and communication.
- Representing the TYFPC at other stakeholder tables, including the TFPC, at events and in the media.
A person in this role should:
- Be organized.
- Have peer leadership experience.
- Be prompt with email communication.
- Have excellent time management.
- Have a proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Have experience with and interest in practicing conflict resolution.
- Be willing to accept criticism (of oneself and of the council) and use it to implement improvements.
- Have approximately 5 hours per week to dedicate to this position and the flexibility to dedicate more hours (up to 10 hours), when necessary at busier times in the year.
- Commit to a 2-year term with the intent of taking on the Chair role in the second year.
Other requirements:
- All applicants selected for council positions must attend a mandatory 2 day strategic planning retreat in September.
- All council members are required to attend monthly council and committee meetings the first Monday of the month.
How to apply:
- Deadline:?Send a completed application and resume to?applications@tyfpc.ca?by?July 6 ?2015, 11:59 PM.
- Submission Email Subject Line: ‘Vice Chair Application – Your Name’.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews in
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, racialised, disabled, queer, and trans* youth. We welcome all experiences (i.e. lived and academic), and encourage applicants to note this in their application.?