Job Description — Appointed Directors

Varsity Publications is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to serve as Appointed Directors on the corporation’s board. Varsity Publications is a not-for-profit corporation that publishes The Varsity, the University of Toronto’s student newspaper. Its board of directors is elected annually by its student-members to govern and oversee the corporation. Appointed Directors support the board by providing advice, experience, and perspective.
 
This is a volunteer position.
 
Number of positions: 2
 
Term: May 2025– April 2026
 
Commitment: Come prepared to monthly board meetings, bi-annual meetings of members, and periodical committee meetings.
 
An ideal candidate will:
  • Not be a member of the corporation or a current U of T student
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree
  • Have experience working in journalism at the managerial or governance level, and/or demonstrate an interest in journalism
  • Have experience working with a student newspaper or other major student organization
  • Have experience serving on a board of directors or similar body
  • Have expertise working with, drafting, and revising by-laws and policies for a not-for-profit corporation, major student group, or similar organization
  • Have experience working with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
  • Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication, critical thinking and analysis, and the ability to work effectively in a team
  • Have a proven record of dependability, trustworthiness, and maintaining the confidentiality
  • Be available to serve more than one consecutive term if requested
Individuals who may not meet all of these criteria are still encouraged to apply.Application: Please submit a CV and letter of intent (400 words or less) by email to Paul Meyer at [email protected], before 5:00 pm on March 26. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.Varsity Publications is committed to offering all capable and interested individuals equal opportunities and conducting a fair appointment process. Please contact the email address above if you have any questions or concerns regarding this commitment.