GetOnBoard BC is seeking individuals dedicated to moving transit forward in Metro Vancouver to stand for our board of directors at our first Annual General Meeting on Thursday June 5, 2014 from 6:00-7:30pm in New Westminster.
About GetOnBoard BC
GetOnBoard BC is a diverse non-partisan coalition working to create a cleaner, safer and smarter transportation system by making transit a top priority for all levels of government.Member groups represent students, workers, businesses, seniors, people with disabilities, academics, environmental organizations, and others.
Creating a world-class transit system throughout Metro Vancouver with new rapid transit lines and significantly more buses will require large on-going investments. It will only happen if we work together to make it an issue that can’t be ignored.
Our vision includes:
- Affordable transportation for all that insulates people and businesses from turbulent oil prices
- A healthy economy with less congested transit that draws highly skilled employees to the region and creates and attracts innovative companies.
- More local green jobs that people can feel proud of.
- Leadership in reducing carbon emissions to meet or exceed targets set in provincial law and to decrease the severity of climate disasters.
- Better access and quality of life for people with disabilities and the growing population of elderly people who no longer drive
Our main objectives for the coming year are to:
- Build a strong ongoing coalition that has the capacity, resources and relationships to mobilize public support for transit.
- Encourage provincial, federal and regional decision makers to significantly increase transit funding and adopt policies supporting transit, cycling and walking.
- Play a central role in winning the Metro Vancouver transit referendum expected in June 2015, using the campaign to build relationships with individuals and organizations needed for future efforts.
Experience and Skills
To move the organization and these initiatives forward, we are seeking people who are passionate about transit to provide leadership, experience and advice in one or more of the following areas:
Financing and Fundraising
- Developing and implementing fundraising strategies both for organizational development and specific campaigns
Campaigning
- Organizing and coordinating grassroots advocacy campaigns
- Operating successful political campaigns
Organizational Development
- Developing coalitions and non-profit societies
Coalition Building
- Contacts in business, community organizations, and other non-profit groups
- The ability to network and quickly make new contacts and connections
Government Relations
- Experience in and contacts with municipal, provincial and federal politicians and staff
- Familiarity with political parties’ policy development processes
Time Requirements
- Board business: Basic board business will require an average of one hour per week and consist mainly of responding to email messages on organizational business.
- Additional Responsibilities: Board members can undertake further organizational responsibilities as detailed above as their time allows.
- Board Meetings: Monthly meetings and one in person strategic planning meeting per year on a weekend. Board nominees are encouraged but not required to attend the AGM
Contact
If you are interested or would like more information, please email communications@getonboardbc.ca
