Join our team of women helping women.

Lean In Toronto was born out of a mission to empower women in our city to lead, succeed, and live fulfilling lives. We hope to make the Toronto network a place where women can be unapologetically ambitious. Where we can give voice to our dreams and find the encouragement to start chasing them. A place for sharing ideas, gaining skills, seeking advice, and showing solidarity. Most of all, a place where we help each other become our very best selves.

Job Description

Our team is looking for a volunteer for the volunteer engagement team to support the growth, engagement, development, and onboarding of all our Lean In Toronto volunteers. Your role will be supporting the entire team to achieve the team’s goals of creating a community for the current volunteers and onboarding new volunteers.
You will be working with other volunteers on the Engagement team to create and execute onboarding processes, such as meeting new volunteers, being their point of contact as they get used to the volunteer role, and more. You’ll also help the team in planning volunteer socials and educational events to help the team stay connected and to support the professional and personal growth of the team.

A successful volunteer has experience planning and executing events and/or has experience onboarding new members to a team.

Responsibilities

- Develop and execute an onboarding strategy for new volunteers, including an onboarding presentation, check-in process, etc
- Create a welcoming environment for all members
- Maintain relationships with volunteers and be their point of contact for anything volunteer related
- Work with the other Volunteer Engagement members to create professional events for all volunteers to attend and learn from
- Create an offboarding plan for volunteers, including an offboarding interview
- Implement feedback from the offboarding interviews to create a better community
- Maintain a list of all volunteers, their positions, experience, and more
- Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the success of the Engagement team

Time Commitment

- 10 hours a month
- Bi-weekly Volunteer Engagement meeting
- Monthly Lean In Toronto team meeting
- Volunteer events (approx. four a year)
- Virtual professional development sessions
- Network events (approx. four a year, located Downtown Toronto)

To Apply

Please apply by May 8, 2023

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Lean In Toronto was born out of a mission to empower women in our city to lead, succeed, and live fulfilling lives. We hope to make the Toronto network a place where women can be unapologetically ambitious. Where we can give voice to our dreams and find the encouragement to start chasing them. A place for sharing ideas, gaining skills, seeking advice, and showing solidarity. Most of all, a place where we help each other become our very best selves.

Job Description

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a team of motivated women who are looking to make a difference. Each team is set up with two Co-leads who create a strategy for the volunteer team to execute throughout the year. You’ll have KPIs to meet and strong support from everyone on the team. You are joining a community of women who share the same end goal but also a group that wants to grow together. We’re dedicated to helping you grow professionally and personally.

Time Commitment:

• 10 hours a month
• Bi-weekly department meetings
• Monthly Lean In Toronto team meeting
• Volunteer events (approx. four a year)
• Virtual professional development sessions
• Network events (approx. four a year, located Downtown Toronto)

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Reporting to the VP, Circles, this position will work to promote Circles to ensure effective implementation of the overall network strategy with the objective of creating a supportive environment and engaging content where members and attendees are provided with exceptional opportunities to network, learn career-enhancing skills, share perspectives, and hear inspiring stories in a warm and safe environment and to grow awareness and create awareness about the Lean In Calgary brand, attract members to our community, and act as a voice for women in the workplace. 

Team Responsibilities

• Develop an implementation plan for Circles that is well-integrated with the other committees outlining the initiatives, including targets and metrics, and associated schedule to deliver the shared goals and objectives identified in the Strategic Plan as well as outlining what support, resources and funding will be required.
• Collaborate with other Lean in Canada network leaders to develop content for the Circles program to roll-out and invite members in Calgary to launch their own circles.
• Manage overall circles engagement for Lean in Calgary measured by participation in and an increase in the number of circles created in Calgary each program year.  
• Work closely with Lean in Canada network leaders and the Marketing & Communications committee to promote Circles and develop and execute an outreach program.
• Seek out, assess and recommend potential topics and content ideas to Lean in Canada.
• Ensure a consistent quality and welcoming environment for Circles in alignment with the Lean In Canada brand and values.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in content/program development (including on-line) and writing.
• Experience in volunteer management and leadership development is an asset. 
• An understanding of and experience with Lean In Circles is an asset. 
• There will be an expectation for this role to complete the Circle leadership training when it is rolled out. 
• An understanding of the benefit of small group support and Lean in Circles an asset
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, iWork, Google Docs and Slack.

Time Commitment

• 8-10 hours per month, including monthly board meetings, and meetings with the VP of Circles as required.
• Network events (monthly, required to attend at least four/year)

To Apply

Forward your resume to Lean In Calgary via email to calgary@leanincanada.com by October 31, 2023, or APPLY HERE.

 

Reporting to the VP, Strategy, this is a volunteer position that will lead the creation of a content strategy to support marketing and communication efforts related to events, circles engagement, educational content, and more! With effective content, we will grow awareness of Lean In Calgary, attract people to our community, and be a voice for women in the workplace.

Lean In Calgary currently manages our webpage, Linkedin company page, social channels (Instagram and Facebook), e-newsletter (MailChimp) and supports event logistics through email communications (MailChimp) and ticket management (Eventbrite). In addition, Lean in Calgary contributes to the Lean in Canada newsletter on a quarterly basis.

A successful volunteer will ensure their deliverables are completed on time and communicate regularly with the team through asynchronous communications (Email, Slack, etc.)

Role & Responsibilities

• Work closely with VP, Strategy and Head of Marketing & Communications to create and lead the creation of a content strategy to support network marketing and communication efforts related to brand development, community awareness and engagement, event promotion, circle engagement, and educational content related to the empowerment of women in the workplace.
• Develop content that reflects Lean In Calgary’s values and brand, while aligning with and leveraging content and planning from Lean In Canada and LeanIn.org.
• Increase community awareness and engagement through social media, web presence, and e-newsletters.
• Analyze online engagement to help inform content and marketing strategies.
• Attract attendees, members, partners, and sponsors through marketing efforts (digital and otherwise).
• Stay abreast of relevant news and research, hot topics, and interesting conversations to include in content and share across all media platforms and channels.
• Collaborate with Events and Circles teams to deliver campaigns, ensure consistent messaging, design and maintain a promotional/content calendar, and to ensure sponsor/partner/vendor commitments are upheld.
• Lead the creation of content for Lean in Calgary webpage, Linkedin company page, social channels (Instagram and Facebook), e-newsletter (MailChimp) email communications (MailChimp), event management (Eventbrite), as well as the Lean in Canada quarterly newsletter.
• Collaborate with Lead of Graphics & Social to plan, design and implement content across all media platforms and channels.
• Supporting the creation of other marketing materials as needed (ex. printables, event materials, etc.)

Qualifications

• Must have experience writing content, preferably for social media or marketing materials (writing samples will be requested), either through education, work, or volunteering.
• Must have experience developing graphics for social media, email marketing, or other communications.
• Must have experience in marketing and social media, either through education, work, or volunteering.
• Must have familiarity with social media platforms and other online tools to generate community engagement (Linkedin, Instagram.

Time Commitment

• 8-10 hours a month, including monthly network team meetings and other team meetings as required.
• Network events (monthly, required to attend at least four/year)

To Apply

Forward your resume to Lean In Calgary via email to calgary@leanincanada.com by October 31, 2023, or APPLY HERE.

 

Reporting to the Heads of Events, this position will work together with other Co-Leads of Events to lead the planning and implementation of events for Lean in Calgary ensure effective implementation of the overall network strategy. We are excited that we are moving back to in-person events and we want to connect with our broader community more often and in meaningful ways so that we can grow awareness of Lean In Calgary, attract people to our community, and be a voice for women in the workplace. 

Team Responsibilities

• Produce engaging events and content measured by participation and the amount of social media activity pre, during and post program execution.
• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications committee to promote events and  potentially generate sponsorship funds. 
• Seek out, assess and recommend potential speakers, event venues and content ideas to the executive leadership team as part of the annual strategic planning process.
• Ensure a consistent quality and welcoming environment at programs and with content in alignment with the Lean In Canada brand and values.
• Deliver events that run on time and on budget and are executed professionally to attract and increase the amount of professional women in the Lean in Calgary network.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in planning and execution of in-person and virtual events. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Slack.

Time Commitment

• 8-10 hours per month, including monthly board meetings, and Events team meetings as required.
• Network events (monthly, required to attend at least four/year)

To Apply

Forward your resume to Lean In Calgary via email to calgary@leanincanada.com by October 31, 2023, or APPLY HERE.

 

Our team is looking for engagement team volunteers to connect local Ottawa women and the community together through Circles, Monthly Meet-ups and informal setting. The Lean In Ottawa engagement team is currently responsible for:

• Monthly Meet-ups at local restaurants where the community can come together informally and engage with Lean In Ottawa. It provides an opportunity for the community to expand their network, gain fresh perspectives, and connect.
• Supporting and engaging Lean In Circles through distributing discussion materials and connecting directly with Circle Leaders. Circles provide an opportunity for women to connect more deeply with other women by providing a safe space to share your struggles and successes, give and get advice, and celebrate each other’s wins.

We hope to expand and connect more frequently with the community with the support of additional engagement members. 

A successful volunteer has an interest in connection with the Ottawa community and will ensure their deliverables are completed on time and communicate regularly with the team through asynchronous communications (Email, Slack, etc.) and come prepared to collaborate during live in-person & virtual meetings.

Team Responsibilities

• Administrative & organizational support for the Engagement team
• Ensure a consistent quality and welcoming environment at Circles in alignment with the Lean In brand and value

Circle Outreach

• Outreach & engagement with local Ottawa Lean In Circles in support of the network growth strategy

Circle Content

• Creating content and/or programming to facilitate topics and discussion guides for Ottawa & other Lean In Canada networks

Meet-Up Events

• Researching and planning future locations for meetups
• Coordinating and collaborating with our Partnerships team
• Creating and using current Lean In content to facilitate topics and discussion guides to be used during the event

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Circle Outreach Strategist

• Experience in customer service or outreach initiatives.
• Experience in strategy design and implementation is an asset.
• An understanding of and experience with Lean In Circles is an asset.

Circle Content Manager

• Experience in content/program development (including online) and writing.
• Experience in strategy design and implementation is an asset.
• An understanding of and experience with Lean In Circles is an asset.

Meet-Up Event Facilitator

• Experience in event planning and networking
• Experience developing themes and agendas  by leveraging feedback
• Group facilitation experience is an asset

Time Commitment

• 5 - 10 hours a month
• Monthly Ottawa team (virtual option)
• Bi-monthly Lean In Canada engagement team meetings (virtual option)
• Network events (approx. four a year)

To Apply

Please apply through our volunteer application form.

 

 

Our network empowers women in the Ottawa community to live fulfilling lives by inspiring each of us to build our own path to success.
We envision the Ottawa network as the platform for women to be unapologetically ambitious. A place to collaborate, grow skills, and seek advice while embracing our differences. Where we encourage each other to become our very best selves.
Whatever your goal — whether you’re building your confidence, advocating for yourself, or embarking on a new endeavor — Lean In Ottawa can help you get there. Join us and lean into the conversation.

Job Description

Our team is looking for volunteers to support our Partnerships team. Partnership is essential in building relationships that will drive further support for the organization, increase network membership, and provide venues and products that enhance the overall member experience. This is all to support the female-led Lean In Ottawa network working to empower women in the Ottawa community.
The team is responsible for recruiting and maintaining partnerships with individuals, businesses, and organizations that support the Lean In Ottawa network. This includes (but is not limited to) event space for hire, catering representatives, event speakers, corporate/financial sponsors, and more.
A successful member of the Partnerships team will help build leads for identifying and developing relationships for donation, sponsorship, and collaboration. They will communicate with partners to ensure they are up-to-date with our activities, and support the greater Lean In Ottawa team in the coordination of events and other activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining experience in the non-profit sector and developing their skills in relationship-building and lead generation.

Team Responsibilities

- Identify and develop new partnerships through leveraging peer and professional networks.
- Executing cold calls to local businesses and corporations to canvas support.
- Maintain existing relationships with partners by providing insights on event results and providing recommendations to build upon past event engagement.
- Support Lean In Ottawa in the coordination of events and activities, including the creation of partner promotional materials.
- Assist with the tracking and reporting of partnership activities and outcomes.
- Communicate with partners to keep them up-to-date with our activities and to gather feedback and suggestions for future collaboration opportunities.
- Work collaboratively with other teams within the organization to ensure that partnership activities align with the organization's broader goals and objectives.

Desired Qualifications

- Skills in relationship building and management
- Sharp problem solving and decision making skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Contextual intelligence - the ability to sift through assumptions, values, and vernacular to understand what’s at stake and articulate why it matters
- Prior experience in partnerships, account management, sales, or similar

Time Commitment

- 5 - 10 hours a month
- Bi-weekly Partnership team check-in meetings
- Network events (optional, approx. four a year)

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Our team is looking for marketing team volunteers to support promoting our events, creating educational content, and more! The Lean In Ottawa marketing team currently manages three social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter) and supports event logistics through email communications (MailChimp), link landing page (Linktree), and ticket management (Eventbrite).

A successful volunteer will ensure their deliverables are completed on time and communicate regularly with the team through asynchronous communications (Email, Slack, etc.) and come prepared to collaborate during live in-person & virtual meetings.

Team Responsibilities

• Maintaining engagement through our social media channels
• Developing and delivering event marketing campaigns
• Managing national website assets for the network
• Providing content for the network and national newsletter
• Supporting the creation of other marketing materials (ex. printables, event materials, etc.)

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Marketing Content Strategist

• Developing and executing a social media content strategy aligned with the organization's objectives.
• Reviewing content to ensure consistent messaging and tone.
• Use of SEO techniques and analytics tools to optimize content for better visibility and track performance.
• Contributing to larger group projects by making recommendations to facilitate growth and contribute to larger goals.

Social Media Manager

• Execution of content strategy on social media (publishing Posts, Stories, Reels, etc.).
• Foster meaningful interactions with an online community, responding to comments, messages, and facilitating discussions.
• Maintaining an active presence on social media through Stories and interactions (Likes, Comments, etc.).
• Tracking performance metrics to derive insights and inform strategy.

Marketing Coordinator

• Use of ticketing platforms to manage event registrations, ticketing, and attendee communication.
• Use landing page tools to prioritize call-to-actions and redirects for an optimized user experience.
• Use of email marketing platforms to deliver community updates and announcements.
• Contributing to larger group projects by making recommendations to facilitate growth and contribute to larger goals.

Time Commitment

• 5 - 10 hours a month
• Marketing team meetings as required (monthly)
• Network events (optional, approx. four a year)

To Apply

Please apply through our volunteer application form.

 

 

Who we are:

Lean In Canada is a community of professional women empowering each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers. Since 2013, we have grown from an audience of 20 people to over 8500 members in various professions. We built our organization for people just like us: professional women who are passionate about driving their careers forward to the next level and beyond, and who want to achieve greater success not only in work, but in life as a whole.

Meeting monthly, we focus on hot career topics with actionable information and inspiring stories, and provide networking opportunities with like-minded people. We recognize that women face unique challenges in their professional lives, and seek to bring women together to learn from and champion each other in a positive, enriching environment. Together, we can be stronger.

ROLE:

Are you passionate about helping us grow our membership into a strong and engaged community? We are looking for an effective Data Analyst to turn data into information, information into insight, and insight into business decisions for Lean In Canada. Use your analytical and strategic thinking skills to drive our membership analytics engine and develop tools and reporting that helps us understand who our members are, what resonates with them, and how we can continue to increase their engagement with us.

Position Responsibilities:

- Requirements analysis and design, developing analysis and reporting capabilities, and continuously monitoring performance and quality control plans to identify possible improvements.
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and provide ongoing reports
- Develop and implement data collection systems and other capabilities that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Quality control - filter and “clean” data, and review reports, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
- Work closely with Board Secretary to prioritize business and informational requirements
- Identify and define new process and business improvement opportunities

Position Qualifications:

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to “connect the dots” and find meaningful insights that help Lean In Canada improve our services and understanding of customers
- Proven experience in analytics and strategy
- Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques
- Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical tools for analyzing large datasets (Excel, etc.)
- Adept at queries, report writing, and findings presentation

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The Events Committee shall be responsible for the planning and execution of Lean In Canada events calendar. The goal is to create a supportive environment where members and attendees are provided with exceptional opportunities to network, learn career-enhancing skills, share perspectives, and hear inspiring stories, in a warm and safe environment.

Responsibilities:

The volunteer events committee will work together with the Board Director responsible for Events to:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive events plan that will be ratified by the Board
- Produce engaging events measured by the amount of social media activity pre, during and post event.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Sponsorship Committees to generate promotional buzz for the events and sponsorship funds for event(s).
- Seek out, assess and recommend potential speakers and event venues to the Board
- Prepare the speakers with pre-event touch base sessions to review presentations, key talking points to ensure within time limit and presentation content is relevant to our attendees.
- Ensure a consistent quality and welcoming environment at events in alignment with the Lean In Canada brand and values

Qualifications:

- Experience in event planning a plus.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, iWork, Google Docs.

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