Board Member at Embark Sustainability

About Embark Sustainability

Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity in impactful programming, events, and initiatives. Through this work, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems.

About the Role

This is a 2-year hybrid volunteer position on Embark's Board of Directors, based in all of SFU's campuses (Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver). As a Board Member, you help govern a society of over 35,000 student members and shape Food Justice and Climate Equity at SFU.

There are four (4) positions available:

• Treasurer
• JEDDI Officer
• Secretary
• Governance Officer

Hours: 2-3 hours per week

Term: March 2026 - March 2028

Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary between each role on the Board. Please review each position's description on the recruitment page: https://www.embarksustainability.org/board-of-directors

Eligibility

This position is open to all members of Embark, which consists of all undergraduate and graduate students at Simon Fraser University, along with associate members. Up to one associate member (non-SFU student member) may be elected as a Director. New directors are elected at each Annual General Meeting of the society.

Embark’s Board of Directors strive to represent all undergraduate and graduate students at SFU, and centre diverse student voices in our work. We strongly encourage applications from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination.

How to Apply

1. Attend at least one of four available info session (online)
2. Complete the nomination form
3. Start your application (upload nomination form, headshot, and answer the form's questions)
4. Submit your application by Thursday, January 29, at 11:59PM PST
5. RSVP to Embark's Annual General Meeting

Questions

Please reach out to us with any questions you may have by emailing [email protected].