Youth Board Member - FNHPA

Job Description / Duties

Are you Indigenous between the ages of 20 and 30? Do you want to learn more about governance while helping to support existing and future housing professionals in serving their communities? If so, The First Nations Housing Professionals Association (FNHPA) has an exciting opportunity for you! FNHPA has a seat on the Board of Directors for one (1) youth to provide advice and contribute to the mission and vision of the FNHPA.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The youth will serve on the board for a one-year term. Our board is a voluntary, non-political board that establishes the overall direction for FNHPA. There are typically four (4) board meetings held in person annually, however special meetings may be called, as required. This position will provide an opportunity to share knowledge, experience, and best practices from your region, to advance the goals of First Nation housing departments across the nation. FNHPA will cover basic travel costs for in person meetings, such as airfare, hotels, and per-diems. The ideal youth board member will have the means and ability to travel independently to meetings.

Additional Information

If you meet our criteria, please submit the following:

• A personal letter outlining your experience, knowledge of housing issues important to Indigenous youth; and a description of what you would like to achieve as a board member;
• Two letters of reference, recommendation and/or support (preferably from any of the following: a certified or candidate member of the FNHPA, your employer, Chief and Council, or your professor); and
• Must be First Nations, please self-identify.

Contact Information

Submissions can be made until August 1, 2023. Please send to Farren Saulis, Executive Administrative Coordinator by email at: farren@fnhpa.ca