Project Hastings Chapter Executive Application 2025/2026

Introduction

The Project Hastings Foundation is a high-school student-led nonprofit organization that combats food insecurity and assists vulnerable populations by delivering meals and seasonal essentials.

 

After you have completed the form, your Chapter President/Co-Presidents will reach out with further information. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact our Chief of Staff at sarahgerrie@projecthastings.org.

Instructions

After applying, applicants will receive a confirmation email, and the hiring team will contact successful candidates for role confirmation. Upon selection, Candidates must stay actively engaged in their club and complete assigned tasks. We appreciate your interest and hope to work with you in the near future. 

Being part of a Project Hastings Chapter Executive team requires significant time and effort. A Chapter Executive is expected to attend all Chapter meetings. Further, Executives are expected to maintain their attendance at in-person events such as distributions, fundraisers and special initiatives. 

 

An Executive is expected to possess a passion for social causes and advocacy for Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing the applications of candidates who exemplify the following:

 

• Responsibility
• Communication
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Collaborative skills
• Forward and creative thinking

 

General tasks that Executives may be performing include but are not limited to:

 

• Consistently displaying commitment to the organization by regular attendance at events and meetings 
• Carrying out tasks within their departments
• Leading discussions in Chapter meetings
• Providing insights to the department's work and progress
• Conversing with departments on tasks to provide feedback and support
• Rectifying departmental issues that arise
• Working collaboratively with other Chapter members on joint projects

Social Media Management

• Creating & operating the club’s social media accounts.
• Developing promotional posts (executive introductions, fundraiser/event recaps, advocacy posts).
• Researching latest social media trends to ensure maximum reach.

 

Fundraising Management 

• Brainstorming & implementing fundraising strategies. 
• Organizing fundraising events and delegating tasks to other executives & volunteers. 
• Coordinating with school administration to ensure adherence to school policies. 

 

Event Coordinator 

• Devising effective event plans that align with school guidelines. 
• Planning the logistical aspects of the events & ensuring quality control.
• Collaborating with the Outreach Coordinator to deliver information to event partners. 

 

Outreach Coordinator 

• Researching organizations/individuals that could serve as potential partners. 
• Coordinating events & setting up meetings with interested parties.
• Representing the Chapter in professional interactions with external organizations & individuals.

 

Treasurer 

• Devising a detailed and comprehensive budget plan.
• Tracking all expenses & organizing a monthly finances report to the Project Hastings Executive team. 
• Researching cost effective resources to use during events and fundraisers. 

 

General Secretary 

• Organizing weekly meetings & tracking member attendance. 
• Facilitating all monthly reports sent to the Project Hastings Executive team. 
• Posting updates for all general volunteers regarding all logistical aspects of the Chapter.