ACO NextGen is currently seeking several students, recent graduates or emerging professionals with an interest in heritage to join us on the ACO NextGen Executive Board until 2024. The following positions are available (details below):
- Director of Public Outreach
- Director of Programs and Events
- Program & Event Coordinator
Previous experience sitting on a board is not necessary, however applicants should provide examples of taking initiative or acting in a leadership role. Demonstrated experience relevant to the roles outlined below is preferred, but not required.
Members of the board will be responsible for attending meetings (approximately once per month) and taking the lead on their respective duties, which require a varying time commitment throughout the year. These are volunteer positions and therefore unpaid. However, this is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills, take ownership over projects and build a professional network within the heritage industry.
In each case, the requirements a candidate must fulfill to become a NextGen executive are as follows:
- Be interested in heritage and in creating opportunities for people to engage with it
- Self-identifying as a student or emerging professional (need not be in the heritage field)
- Have or will have an up-to-date ACO membership (easily acquired, if they don’t have one)
Architectural conservation requires the skills and knowledge of many fields, including architecture, history, cultural studies, urban planning, photography, interior design, landscape architecture, art history, sustainable design, archaeology, civil engineering, museum studies, geography, architectural theory, conservation studies, and more. Candidates from all backgrounds and locations within Ontario are encouraged to apply – some of the posted roles may be available as remote positions at the discretion of the NextGen Executive Board.
We also strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all genders and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.
To apply, submit your resume, position(s) of choice and a 200-300 word statement of interest to aconextgens@gmail.com before 11:59pm on Sunday, August 14th. Please contact us if you have any questions and we would be happy to speak with you. We look forward to reading your application!
- Director of Public Outreach
The person in this role will lead initiatives to build community within ACO NextGen, including leading the NextGen Blog and publication strategy and other communications.
Outreach Strategy: Develop an outreach strategy, in collaboration with the NextGen Executive Board, and review at year-end. Explore and plan new methods of outreach (lectures, fundraisers, additional social media outlets, etc.) to facilitate networking and expand membership. Oversee development of blog in coordination with the Director of Social Media. Maintain the NextGen mailing list and newsletter, sourcing new content and coordinating with other members of both the NextGen and ACO boards to share relevant and timely information with our members.
Assist ACO NextGen Chair & Vice Chair with public outreach to expand our network of professionals, emerging professionals and students in the heritage preservation industry.
Social Media Strategy: Support Director of Social Media in developing NextGen social media presence.
- Director of Programs & Events
This person will spearhead event planning and other ACO NextGen programs, such as awards, as necessary.
Programming Strategy: Develop a Programming strategy, in collaboration with the Director of Social Media, and in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair, and review at year-end. Explore and plan new methods of programming (lectures, panel discussions, site tours, pub nights etc.) to facilitate networking and expand membership.
Event Planning: Coordination and execution of our two annual events, the Charrette and the Job Shadow. Responsibilities include: site/venue selection, scheduling, assuring proper event permitting and insurance, collaborating with program and/or event partners, correspondence, arranging resources (such as catering, supplies, presenters, etc.), volunteer management, managing ticketing and event sign-in.
Recruitment: Utilize events as membership recruitment opportunities by adding participants to ACO mailing lists and social media outlets. Post event: create event debrief document that includes, but is not limited to: event name, description, partners (names and numbers), participants (names and numbers).
- Program & Event Coordinator
This person will support event planning and other ACO NextGen programs, such as awards, as necessary.
Event support: Supports Director of Programs and Events in ACO programming and/or event planning. This will include strategizing our two annual events, the Charrette and the Job Shadow.
Responsibilities include: site/venue selection, scheduling, assuring proper event permitting and insurance, collaborating with program and/or event partners, correspondence, arranging resources (such as catering, supplies, presenters, etc.), volunteer management, managing ticketing and event sign-in
Recruitment: Utilize events as membership recruitment opportunities by adding participants to ACO mailing lists and social media outlets. Post event: create event debrief document that including, but not limited to: event name, description, partners (names and numbers), participants (names and numbers).
Thank you for your application. We look forward to speaking with you!
ACO NextGen 