Get Involved

Join our Operating Committee

Operating Committee Overview

We are looking for Operating Committee (OC) members to manage our events, workshops and accelerator programming, as well as drive attendance at our events.

This is an opportunity for someone passionate about tech who is interested in learning about and connecting into the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

As an OC member you will be able to increase your own profile in the tech ecosystem - both in Canada and Silicon Valley; get more involved in Silicon Valley style programming, and have the chance to build a network that will support your own pursuits in the future.

  • You will lead or co-lead one of the Subcommittees 

  • You will report into the CEO and liaison with the CSV team members who will provide back-end support and help with execution 

  • You will be profiled on our website, in marketing collateral, as well as invited to attend all CSV events and programming

  • 6-month term

  • Estimated time commitment is 2-5 hours a week depending on the subcommittee projects and events

  • Opportunity for continued involvement in a part time paid capacity at the end of the 6-month term


Each OC member will join one of the following subcommittees:

  1. Marketing & Social Media

  2. Accelerator Programming

  3. Events, Workshops & Speaker Recruitment

  4. Investor Relations

Apply for the OC

Bring your creativity as we’re always looking for new program ideas!

Apply using this form to be considered for the CSV Operating Committee. The OC and term will kick off in March. 

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re always looking for bright and committed young stars that are passionate about technology. If you’re interested in building an understanding and network in Silicon Valley, then this is the right place for you!

We pride ourselves on understanding what our volunteers are looking to accomplish and do our best to match our needs with your interests. We look forward to hearing from you.

Community Engagement coordinator:

Responsibilities include: 

  • Active engagement on our membership platform (Mighty Networks)

  • Active in women’s related slack groups and social media groups

  • Respond and engage on our social media channels in a timely manner

  • Curate content for our community

  • Share relevant content within our platforms

Apply here

Note: This is an unpaid 3-month volunteer role with an opportunity to convert into a paid part time role. Time commitment is minimum 10-hours per week.

Marketing Coordinator:

Responsibilities 


  • Write original content for promotions, events, newsletters, blog posts, social media

  • Create standardized email meet & greet, outreach, follow-up, and similar communications

  • Research potential content for publications and programs (events, organizations, people, topics, and similar)

  • Design layout & artwork for email, newsletter, blog post, social media (visual/graphic design)

  • Coordinate all aspects of events/programs such as creating social media posts, designing digital assets, reaching out to speakers, participant communications

  • Ongoing updates to subscriber lists & contact database - other tasks as required

Qualifications & Skills Required

  • Good writing skills and great command of English

  • Comfortable with CRM and marketing automation tools like HubSpot

  • Event coordination and planning experience beneficial

  • Familiar with office tools such as G Suite, Slack, Asana or similar

  • Familiar with graphic design tools, such as Canva

  • Highly organized and can manage multiple different projects at the same time

  • Enjoy interacting with people

The successful candidate will possess the ability to work efficiently and independently; manage high volumes of tasks and projects with little guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and think creatively and be proactive in solving problems and streamlining solutions.

Note: This is an unpaid 3-month volunteer role with an opportunity to convert into a paid part time role. Time commitment is minimum 10-hours per week.

operations & marketing, angel fund:

We launching the Silicon Valley Branch of Women’s Equity Lab (WEL), an early stage collective angel fund, aimed at getting women involved in early stage investing, and providing funding to female led startups.

Under the WEL model, partners in the investment round meet regularly to learn how to invest in companies, discuss opportunities, vet deal flow and make investment decisions. Every participant ends up with a deeper understanding of the angel investment process, a portfolio of early stage companies and a great network of accomplished women. 

We are seeking a talented, organized, and enthusiastic operations and marketing coordinator.

This role includes:

  • Coordinate and compile the necessary incorporation documents for fund formation

  • Draft communication to investors

  • Liaison with General Partners from WEL Victoria, Vancouver and Okanagan 

  • Setup a project timeline and ensure deadlines are met

  • Partake in planning meetings and provide minutes and action items in a timely manner

  • Compile our target list of potential investors

  • Develop 2021 schedule for speakers and workshop discussions

  • Design marketing collateral including one-pager overview, investment deck and website 

  • Manage our CRM and investment database 

  • Setup social media accounts and manage 

  • Organize, setup and review subscription agreements and other legal documents

Qualifications:

  • Enjoy startups!

  • Curious and interested in learning about venture investing 

  • Excited about advancing female representation on capitalization tables 

  • Team player and enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders and team members

  • Great communicator 

  • Highly organized

  • Comfortable with learning new systems such as Canva, Photoshop, Slack, HubSpot, Asana, Google drive, Squarespace or Wordpress

Expectation:

  • Highly committed for at least a 6 month period

  • 10 hours per week

Note: This is an unpaid volunteer role.

We are currently accepting applications for our winter & summer volunteer positions. All positions are remote at this time.