Member of the Board of Advisors

Company Description
Youth4Sauga is a 100% youth-led non-profit organization founded by students in Mississauga, Ontario, focused on empowering young people to drive positive change in their communities. The organization supports student leadership development and encourages youth engagement through volunteer opportunities and impact-driven initiatives. Youth4Sauga collaborates with local partners, schools, and community groups to create meaningful projects that address real community needs. Potential advisors will join a dynamic, mission-driven environment where youth voice and innovation are central to decision-making and programming.
Role Description: Member of the Board of Advisors (Strategic Partnerships & Events)
Youth4Sauga is seeking experienced executives, CEOs, and senior non-profit leaders to join our Board of Advisors. Having already established a robust network of community assets ranging from local food banks to federal leadership, including Minister Rechie Valdez, we are looking for a strategic mentor to help us maximize these connections, scale our community events, and optimize our organizational choices.
This is a remote, volunteer advisory position requiring a minimal time commitment, designed to fit the schedule of busy professionals. The advisor will provide high-level guidance on future event planning, partnership activation, and strategic organizational choices.
Commitment & Logistics
Format: 100% Virtual / Remote (Based out of the Greater Toronto Area).
Time: Approximately 1–2 hours per month.
Frequency: One virtual meeting every 2 to 4 weeks, supplemented by occasional email check-ins and strategic reviews.
Governance: This is a non-fiduciary advisory role. Advisors will sign a formal Terms of Reference / Advisory Agreement rather than a legal Board of Directors liability waiver.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Advise youth leaders on executing large-scale, impactful community events and initiatives.
Provide strategic guidance on how to effectively leverage, maintain, and grow Youth4Sauga's existing high-level political and community connections.
Participate in bi-weekly or monthly virtual advisory meetings to evaluate ongoing projects and vet future proposals.
Offer mentorship, industry insights, and sound decision-making frameworks to the youth executive team.
Qualifications
Executive or senior leadership experience (CEO, Executive Director, VP, Founder or Seasoned Strategists) within the non-profit, public, or corporate sectors.
Extensive experience in large-scale event planning, community organizing, or public relations.
Strong background in building, navigating, and activating strategic community and stakeholder networks.
Exceptional communication and mentorship skills, with a genuine commitment to empowering the next generation of youth leaders.

Work arrangement
Yes