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Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the S.E.E.D.S. team!

 

To ensure that we view your complete application, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Read through our position descriptions, requirements and responsibilities/ duties and select the one(s) that are of most interest to you.

  2. Submit a resume, cover letter and any other relevant material before the application deadline to seeds@scienceforlife.org.


Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be considered and ONLY candidates who receive an interview will be contacted after the deadline has passed.

 

While internal candidates will be given first consideration, external candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

 

Timeline and Dates:

  • Monday, July 12th at 5:00 pm - Deadline to apply for the positions below. Late applications WILL NOT be considered. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

  • Monday, July 26th – All Successful Candidates Hired (rolling basis)

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at seeds@scienceforlife.org.

Executive Manager

Which team will you be working with?

  • Executive Team

 

Requirements:

  • Must be able to dedicate 5 hours/ week to this position

  • All Meetings will be held virtually

  • Must be a student or young professional (3rd year and higher). Graduate and Professional students are encouraged to apply.

  • Must be highly proficient in the English Language.

  • Must be highly organized, have great interpersonal and communication skills

  • Must have previous organizing and leadership experience

    Duties/ Responsibilities:

  • Schedule and coordinate meetings and tasks for all executive members

  • Work closely with Executive Team to develop yearly and multi-year strategic plan

  • Coordinate monthly socials and professional development activities

  • Keep a track of all deadlines and keep executive members on track via

  • use of project management software: Hive and G-Suite

  • Organize all materials for S.E.E.D.S and maintain paperwork in

  • professional manner

  • Attend meetings and note minutes

  • Collate all internal and external feedback from S.E.E.D.S.

  • Create and maintain hiring documents for new hires

  • Support Grant development process

  • Support in developing and implementing member engagement strategy for upcoming year

  • Act as liaison and point of contact for Support Team

  • Provide assistance as prescribed from the Executive Committee

  • Attend weekly meetings in person with members of the S.E.E.D.S. team.

  • Any other duties as assigned.

  • Any other information:

  • This is an unpaid position. An honorarium will be provided 

    Please provide the following: 

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

marketing manager

Which team will they be working with?

  •  Executive Team

 

Requirements:

  • Must be able to dedicate 12-15 hours/ week to this position

  • Must be able to meet Downtown Toronto at least once a week for mandatory meetings

  • Must be a student or young professional (3rd year and higher). Graduate and Professional students are encouraged to apply.

  • Must be highly proficient in the English Language.

  • Must be highly organized, have great interpersonal and communication skills

  • Must be able to lead a team of 2-3 people
     

Duties/ Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with external organizations and maintain a positive image for S.E.E.D.S.

    • Maintain and create social media content and strategies

    • Develop and Implement Marketing Strategies and Strategic Plan

    • Develop and Implement Online Campaign

    • Develop and Maintain relationships with Partner Organizations, Collaborators, and Case Competition winners, organize meetings and ensure that all related social media pieces are in place

    • Outreach to potential affiliate organizations

    • Work closely with the Program Managers to establish & maintain relationships with community partner organizations & leverage community networks

    • Work closely with the communications team to establish promotions plans and targets & ensure timelines are aligned

    • Work with the Fund Development Manager to ensure sponsor and affiliate relationships are maintained

    • Liaise with Marketing and Communications team & partners to meet social media strategies

    • Maintain Website content on a regular basis

    • Submit quarterly newsletter update form from department executives

    • Update Website Calendar

    • Develop and maintain relationships with Social Media personnel at Granting organizations and Political Parties

    • Develop and Implement Social media campaigns and activities for major S.E.E.D.S. activities and goals throughout the year

    • Provide assistance as prescribed from the Executive Committee

    • Attend weekly meetings in person with members of the S.E.E.D.S. team.

    • Any other duties as assigned.
       

Peak Times:

  • June – September, February - April

 

Any other information:

  • An Honorarium will be provided

 

What would you like them to include in their application? Please highlight the appropriate sections:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

  • Writing Sample

  • Portfolio

  • References