Position: Youth Policy-Makers Hub Member (General Member & Nominated Member)
Employer: Ontario Council for International Cooperation
Location:
Deadline: July 23, 2021
Employment Type: Volunteer
Position Level: Entry Level
Salary Range:
Closing Date: July 23, 2021
Brief Description:
As our inaugural Policy Matters Training Series draws to a close, OCIC is looking to recruit our third cohort of Youth Policy-Makers to participate in our 6-month Youth Policy-Makers Hub program. The YPH is an excellent opportunity to access youth participation in advocacy and policy-making processes with the guidance of curated training sessions and support from experienced, knowledgeable mentors.
We believe that lived experience, activism and community organizing and engagement are crucial in mobilizing towards social change & sustainable development. We welcome and appreciate a diversity of experience. Applicants do not need to have formal work experience or academic background in policy and advocacy to apply. Applicants need to demonstrate an active interest in policy-making and advocacy processes through evidence of past investment and intention, as well as meet other minimum criteria listed on our website. This year, we are seeking 10 general members and 10 members nominated by OCIC member organizations.
Applications close on Friday, July 23 at 11:59 pm EST. Please apply using the following form: https://forms.gle/9wDEuaY86mVw5f7s7. Please do not hesitate to reach out to info@ocic.on.ca for further information, and we can be found on Twitter (@ocictweets), Instagram (@ocicpics), and LinkedIn as well. We look forward to reviewing your application.
