Chapters for Change Leadership Application (FINANCE, GRAPHICS, EVENTS DIRECTORS)

Chapters for Change is an organization founded on a commitment to sharing well-researched mini-books on complex scientific and medical subjects to underserved and disadvantaged communities. A mini-book is a short book, of around twenty pages, that will be written by a team composed of an expert in the field and undergraduate student writers. Each book will be written by a different team. These will cover a wide-range of topics that concern serious issues in science and healthcare. The executive team shall be composed of eight (8) executive members, including two (2) co-presidents, one (1) marketing director, two (2) finance director, two (2) event director, two (2) outreach directors and two (2) graphic design directors. The organization values the delivery of high-quality information that is clear, concise, and engaging to its audience.

For its members, the organization values motivated and hard-working individuals who have an unrelenting drive to make science and medicine accessible to everyone. This drive must be a product of a dedication to serving your community and a dedication to science. Your time and effort have the capacity to change people’s lives–we ask for an understanding and appreciation of this fact in all the work you put into Chapters for Change!

The executive department of the organization shall be divided into four teams. These shall include a team for marketing, outreach, graphic design, and finance. The role and expectations for the lead of each team are outlined below:

1. The graphic design director is to be responsible for:
   1. The creation of templates that will be used in the books.
   2. The handling of all requests for illustrations for all books.
      1. Illustrations shall include the following: figures, diagrams, charts, tables, images.
   3. Coordinating with the marketing team where appropriate for the provision of designs requested, including but not limited to: posters, flyers, logos.
2. The finance director is to be responsible for:
   1. The writing and application of grants.
   2. The management of organization finances where necessary, including events, printing, posters.
   3. The coordination with other teams upon request for finance.
3. The event director is to be responsible for:
   1. Planning events highlighting Chapters for Change’s mini books and mission.
   2. Hosting engaging and informative events with partnership centres and at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus.
   3. Overseeing the logistics and yearly timeline of all events.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but due on September 21, 2025 at 11:59PM. If your application passes onto the next stage, you will be invited to a short virtual interview to discuss the position further. Email chapersforchanges@gmail.com if you have any questions/concerns.

NOTE: We are prioritizing students in Toronto, ON, Canada (specifically University of Toronto students).