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Inner City Youth Development Association (ICYDA) seeks passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. Join us to help us create life-changing opportunities for Edmonton's most vulnerable youth.

What We Do

  • Inner City Youth Development Association provides trauma informed, wraparound services that include a court worker, a food bank, daily meals, counselling, housing assistance, and mental health referrals.

  • Inner City Youth Development Association also provides an accredited trauma-informed Alberta Education accredited independent high school for Edmonton's marginalized youth.

Immediate: Board Treasurer Required

As a member of the ICYDA Board, the Treasurer acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization. Interested? Click the button below to review the position and its responsibilities.

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Still interested? Submit your resume or questions on the form below.

We're Also Looking for Other Board Members With:

  • Passion for supporting marginalized youth

  • Experience in education, social work, mental health, or accounting and nonprofit Board experience

  • Understanding of Indigenous cultures and issues and/or sensitivity and willingness to learn

  • Financial acumen and strategic thinking skills

Ideal Candidates Have:

  • Awareness or interest in Indigenous issues

  • Knowledge of or interest in wraparound services and alternative education models

  • Experience with policy boards in nonprofit organizations

  • Connections within the Edmonton and Indigenous community

Responsibilities Include:

  • Attending monthly board meetings

  • Participating in strategic planning and decision-making

  • Oversee organizational Policies

  • Contribute to strategic direction and long term planning

  • Ensuring financial oversight and accountability

  • Advocating for our organization and the youth we serve

Time Commitment is:

  • Between 3 and 4 hours per month, nine months a year

  • Minimum of a two-year term

To apply or learn more, please send us your resume and note about yourself.