Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples (CSSP) Board Directors

The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples (CSSP) is a non-profit, multi-service organization that has been serving the Spanish-speaking Latinx/Hispanic community in the Greater Toronto Area for nearly 50+ years. As a cornerstone of support for generations of Latinx individuals, CSSP provides an extensive range of services, including pro-bono legal aid, settlement support, and integrated services for women experiencing or at risk of gender-based violence (VAW). Our outreach extends to critical areas such as sexual health education, harm reduction initiatives, food bank support, and counseling services.

Looking both to our past and our future, CSSP continues to evolve as a vital hub for the Latinx/Hispanic community in Ontario. We offer outreach for seniors, engage volunteers and students, and provide comprehensive services that reflect the unique challenges faced by our community. As we build on our legacy, we remain committed to empowering and uplifting our community, ensuring that our programs and services create lasting impact well into the future.

Join the CSSP Board of Directors and Help Shape the Future of a Vital Community Organization

The Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples (CSSP) is seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a Board member, you will provide mission-driven and strategic governance, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of CSSP as we continue to empower the Latinx/Hispanic community in Ontario.

Directors play a crucial role in collaborating with the newly-appointed Executive Director to shape the organization’s strategic direction, oversee financial performance, and ensure the delivery of high-quality programs that meet the evolving needs of the Spanish-speaking and Latinx community. We seek individuals who are deeply committed to CSSP’s mission and eager to contribute to the organization’s long-term success and impact.

Ideal Candidates:

We are particularly interested in candidates with broad expertise who can offer valuable advisory support and contribute to the strategic governance of the organization, helping guide CSSP through critical decisions and future growth.

Skills and experience in the following areas are especially valuable:

• Fundraising: To help secure financial resources that sustain and grow CSSP’s impactful programs
• Non-profit Management: Experience leading non-profit organizations and understanding of best practices in governance
• Finance & Accounting: Expertise in financial oversight, budgeting, and audits, ideally within the charitable or non-profit sector to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Community Development: Knowledge of grassroots initiatives, particularly within marginalized or immigrant communities
• LGBTQ2S+ Programs: Experience in supporting LGBTQ2S+ and queer individuals, particularly within the Latinx/Hispanic community, through inclusive and culturally sensitive programs.
• Human Resources: Expertise in organizational development, talent management, and fostering a positive workplace culture, particularly within the non-profit sector
• Partnership Building: Experience in establishing and nurturing partnerships with Latinx and Spanish-speaking networks to expand CSSP’s impact and reach
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): A strong understanding of DEI principles and the ability to champion equity access, ensuring our services are inclusive and equitable for all members of the community
• Immigration Counselors or Lawyers: Expertise in immigration law and counseling, particularly for Spanish-speaking and Latinx communities, to support settlement and legal services

Board Member Responsibilities:

• Serve on the Board for a 2-3-year term
• Attend approximately 8 Board meetings per year and actively participate in 4 committee meetings
• Approve the annual budget, audit reports, and major business decisions, ensuring the organization meets all legal and fiduciary obligations
• Provide strategic advisory support and insights the Executive Director to help advance CSSP’s mission and long-term goals

Why Join Us?

Becoming a CSSP Board Director offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change and support one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing communities in the Greater Toronto Area. This is your chance to bring your expertise and passion for social justice to an organization that has been empowering the Latinx/Hispanic community for nearly 50+ years, while also shaping its future growth and impact.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we are currently only considering applicants with a postal code beginning with "M," as it is essential that Board members reside within the GTA.