JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

You Can Make a Difference!

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

What We Do:

  • Provide trauma informed, wraparound services that include a court worker, a food bank, daily meals, counselling, housing assistance, and mental health referrals

  • Provide an accredited trauma-informed Alberta Education accredited independent high school for Edmonton's marginalized youth.

We're Looking for 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 5 and 10 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.