What does being on the Paths for People board look like?

Paths for People is an entirely volunteer-run organization. This means that our board members are the ones putting together everything you see us do – like social media posts, advocacy blog posts, speaking to council, running events, and all the work that keeps us moving behind the scenes.

Our work consists primarily of internal governance and administration (operational tasks), advocacy (activities related to Council, City Administration, Advocacy Partners, etc.) and community building (hosting events, tabling at festivals/events, etc.).

We’re always striving to have a diverse set of skills and strengths on the board (e.g., governance, policy, financial, creative, public speaking, technology, etc.), but most of all we’re looking for folks with passion and strong initiative to help keep us and our city moving forward! Most of the day-to-day work is administrative or collaborative in nature, so strong writing and communication skills are also a necessity.

Tasks you can expect to contribute to as a board member may include:

• participating in bi-weekly board and working meetings
• writing advocacy blogs and newsletters
• developing social media content
• monitoring and engaging with people through our social media accounts and email inbox
• sourcing sponsorship or fundraising opportunities
• planning small-medium scale events
• participating in Paths for People and other community events (we do a lot of tabling!)
• liaising with City Council/City Administration to push projects forward
• working with external stakeholders/partners to support events, initiatives or advocacy (e.g., Downtown Pedestrianization)
• acting and contributing as a stakeholder on city projects
• speaking at City Council or Committee meetings
• speaking to the media or the public
• developing letter-writing campaigns
• supporting administrative board work, such as updating our website, approving our budget, amending our bylaws, etc.

Each spring, we seek individuals to:

• commit to the work and mission of the organization
• actively contribute to ongoing board initiatives, projects, and priorities
• attend board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting
• speak on behalf of Paths for People at public events, at city council meetings, and with the media

Are you eager to make Edmonton a friendlier place to walk, roll and cycle? Consider applying!

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 General Duties:

• approve, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations received from the Board and its committees
• develop the strategic direction, programming, and advocacy of the organization
• review the bylaws and policies and recommend changes to the membership
• review the Board’s structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments
• contribute to ongoing programming and advocacy initiatives
• participate in the development of Paths for People’s organizational plan and annual report
• approve Paths for People’s budget
• assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members and community to enhance Paths for People’s mission

2-YEAR TERM

Board members can expect to volunteer between 5-15 hours per month, with some months being busier than others.

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 Executive Positions

• Chair (10-30 hours/month)
  • oversees the organization
  • runs board meetings
  • has a signing authority
  • is an ex-­officio member of all Committees
  • acts as primary point of contact
  • speaks on behalf of the organization

• Vice­-Chair (10-30 hours/month)
  • supports the work of the Chair 
  • ­​presides, in the absence of the Chair, over board meetings
  • is a signing authority for the organization 
  • is an ex-­officio member of all Committees
  • acts as primary point of contact
  • speaks on behalf of the organization as needed

• Secretary (10-15 hours/month)
  • takes minutes at board meetings and files all minutes 
  • oversees record keeping and administrative correspondence of the Committee
  • ensures that the organization meets filing deadlines
  • maintains records of organization membership
  • can be a signing authority for the organization

• Treasurer (10-15 hours/month)
  • oversees the financial matters of the organization and presents to the Board a detailed account of revenues and expenditures as requested
  • ensures an audited statement of the financial position of the Committee is prepared and presented at the Annual General Meeting
  • is a signing authority for the organization