CPRS Ottawa–Gatineau is a volunteer organization. We operate and thrive because of the generosity of our dedicated volunteers. We pride ourselves on being able to provide valuable volunteer opportunities to our members.
Whether you’re a communications student, between jobs, or new to town, volunteering with CPRS is a great way to boost your résumé or expand your scope of practice.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently recruiting CPRS members who have worked more than five years in the field to assist with strategic leadership of the board. The positions are available below. If you’re interested in joining our board for the upcoming season, drop us a line at info@cprsottawa.ca.
Full Member Opportunities
Term: The volunteer term of office will be two years, from September 1, 2017 –August 31, 2018.
**Please note the deadline to apply for the following volunteer opportunities is September 30, 2017.
| Volunteer Position | Description | Application form |
| Membership Director | See PDF for full description | Apply by emailing us your resume |
| Partnership Director | See PDF for full description | Apply by emailing us your resume |
| Website Director | Email for details | Apply by emailing us your resume |
| Social Event Director | See PDF for full description | Apply by emailing us your resume |
New Professional/Affiliate Member Opportunities
We are launching a Mentor Program to support new professionals who have worked for less than two years in the field as well as PR pros with three to five years’ experience. Mentees will be invited to join our CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau Board of Directors in the capacity of associate directors. Eligibility to participate in the Mentor Program requires candidates to be a full or affiliate member of CPRS National.
Term: The volunteer term of office will be one year, from September 1, 2017 –August 31, 2018.
**Please note the deadline to apply for the following volunteer opportunities is September 30, 2017.
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Volunteer Position |
Description |
Application form |
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Social Media Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for managing the chapter’s social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. | |
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Member Relations Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for recruitment, engagement and outreach to chapter members. | |
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Event Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for planning professional development and networking events for the chapter. | |
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Partnership Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for generating sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the chapter. | |
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Internal Communications Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for creating written content for the chapter’s monthly newsletter, timely bulletins and an annual report. | |
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Website Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for managing the chapter’s website, posting and promoting content for all members. | |
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Media Relations Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for guiding issues management and creating media relations and community relations opportunities and content. | |
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Marketing Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for managing the society’s brand and promotional product development as well as marketing the society’s monthly initiatives. | |
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Graphic Design Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolios requiring the creation of graphics to promote all chapter initiatives. | |
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Healthcare PR Associate Director (New Professional/Affiliate member position) |
New Professional member assigned to the portfolio responsible for recruitment, engagement and outreach to members who practice health care PR. |
Student Opportunities
Join our Student Communications Council (SCC). The SCC is a representative committee of designated student leaders who are assigned to CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau board portfolios. Student leaders assist with the board’s annual campaigns and initiatives by collaborating with board directors and associate directors to meet the objectives of the respective chapter portfolios.
Term: The volunteer term of office will be one year, from September 1, 2017 –August 31, 2018.
**Please note the deadline to apply for the following volunteer opportunities is September 30, 2017.
| Volunteer Position | Description | Application form |
| Social Media Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for managing the chapter’s social media platforms – Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. | Apply now |
| Member Relations Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for recruitment, engagement and outreach to chapter members. | Apply now |
| Event Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for planning professional development and networking events for the chapter. | Apply now |
| Partnership Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for generating sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the chapter. | Apply now |
| Internal Communications Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for creating written content for the chapter’s monthly newsletter, timely bulletins and an annual report. | Apply now |
| Website Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for managing the chapter’s website, posting and promoting content for all members. | Apply now |
| Media Relations Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for guiding issues management and creating media relations and community relations opportunities and content. | Apply now |
| Marketing Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for managing the society’s brand and promotional product development as well as marketing the society’s monthly initiatives. | Apply now |
| Graphic Design Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolios requiring the creation of graphics to promote all chapter initiatives. | Apply now |
| Healthcare PR Coordinator (Student position) | Student leader assigned to the portfolio responsible for recruitment, engagement and outreach to members who practice health care PR. | Apply now |