Join Our Team

The nomination period for our upcoming Kabangka Election has closed.

Below, you can find more information about what each role entails. Plus, get to know the candidates running here.

Get ready to vote on April 30, 2025! Members, keep an eye on your inbox for your ballot. Please check your spam mail, as the ballot will be sent by our CRO via a third-party online voting software (Election Runner).

Dedication: 1-2 hours per week, subject to more time commitment leading up to events. Does not include meetings.

Kabangka Board of Directors

    • The Kabangka Chair is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Establish the professional and respectful setting and environment of Kabangka. 

    • Responsible for effectively carrying out the Kabangka mission, vision, and values and ensuring the annual events (POP Conference and Kabangka Mentorship) are successfully delivered on time. 

    • Act as the official spokesperson of Kabangka. 

    • Coordinate Kabangka activities and ensure that the organization of events is efficient and dynamic. 

    • Preside over, and prepare the agenda, for Board of Director meetings. 

    • Act as a signing authority in concert with the Vice-Chair and the Treasurer. 

    • Liaise with the Advisory Council on a monthly basis. 

    • Plan, with the Treasurer, the Kabangka annual budget before the 30th of May. 

    • Co-sign cheques and financial manners issued by Kabangka 

    • Chair Kabangka General Assemblies. 

    • Name the Elections CRO for Kabangka elections. 

    • Ensure the Kabangka constitution remains up to date. 

    • Hold quarterly check-ins with the POP Chair and the Mentorship Chair, independently. 

    • Along with the Treasurer, meet with the Advisory Council by the 20th of May to seek advice and an independent second point of view on the annual budget. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • The Kabangka Vice-Chair is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Fulfill the duties of the Chair in their absence or when designated, including but not limited to acting as the official spokesperson and chairing meetings of the Board of Directors. 

    • Act as a signing authority in concert with the Chair and the Treasurer. 

    • Manage and maintain Kabangka’s membership list and membership applications. 

    • Take minutes during BOD meetings and ensure they are circulated to the BOD within 48 hours of completion of the meeting for review and confirmation by BOD members in attendance. 

    • Take minutes during meetings, not limited to BOD meetings. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • The Kabangka Treasurer is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Responsible for the sound management of the Kabangka budget and funds.

    • Prepare and present a financial update at each BOD meeting, and present a midterm financial statement no later than December. 

    • Ensure that the long-term financial impacts of decisions are considered when expenses are discussed at Executive meetings. 

    • Meet with the POP Chair and POP Director of Finance by the 15th of May to determine financial resources requested for the annual operation of POP. 

    • Meet with the Kabangka Mentorship Chair and the Kabangka Mentorship Director of Finance by the 15th of May to determine financial resources requested for the annual operation of the Mentorship. 

    • Meet with POP Director of Finance and Kabangka Mentorship Director of Finance, independently, before the presentation and approval of their budgets to the BOD

    • Plan, with the Chair, the annual Kabangka budget before the 30th of May. 

    • Responsible for reviewing contracts signed by BOD members and/or Kabangka executives to ensure all clauses have been read and understood, and legal and financial implications for Kabangka have been carefully considered and understood. 

    • Produce an end of year financial report for presentation at the Annual General Meeting. 

    • Ensure that Kabangka is never in a position of financial deficit. - Ensuring that all Kabangka finance records and files are kept up to date at all times. 

    • Responsible for the management of the and maintenance of the Kabangka bank account. 

    • Produce and share financial statements and answers for members upon request. 

    • Along with the Kabangka Chair, meet with the Advisory Council by the 20th of May to seek advice and an independent second point of view on the annual budget. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term. 

    • Ensure the Kabangka budget has a minimum 10% annual carryover. 

    • The Kabangka Director of Communications is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Lead, manage, and create or oversee the creation of Kabangka’s communications materials and strategy. 

    • Set the communications tone and strategy for the greater organization and programs in collaboration with communications teams from all Kabangka Programming Executive Teams. 

    • Responsible for liaising with media outlets on behalf of Kabangka. 

    • Write and distribute Kabangka’s monthly newsletter, with the support of the Director of External Relations. 

    • Manage Kabangka’s website and social media accounts.

    • Write a transition report for their successor. 

    • The Kabangka Director of External Relations is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Create, lead, and manage Kabangka’s external engagement strategy. The strategy and set goals for the year must be presented to the BOD and approved no later than by the end of May, annually. 

    • Support the Vice-Chair in managing memberships, and ensuring members feel their views and interests are taken into account and listened to. 

    • Responsible for liaising with community members, stakeholders, and other external parties. Including, but not limited to Filipino Student Associations, Filipino Community Organizations, nationwide groups, government representatives, and international organizations, and managing the Alumni Network, including its Terms of Reference.

    • Support the Director of Communications in their responsibility to write and distribute Kabangka’s monthly newsletter. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor. 

    • The Kabangka Director of Leadership and Learning is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Identify learning and professional development opportunities for the Kabangka and Pinoys on Parliament Executive team.

    • Arrange at least one (1) mental health training workshop for the Kabangka and Programming Executive teams during their term.

    • Arrange at least two (2) other workshops/panels/training sessions, during their term, which address the interest and needs of the current Kabangka membership or Filipino/a/x-Canadian youth. These workshops may cover various topics including: professional development, reconciliation, diversity and inclusion etc. 

    • Assist the Vice-Chair in maintaining Kabangka’s membership list and membership applications. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor at the end of their term.

    • The POP Chair is elected in the Pinoys on Parliament Executive Committee Election. 

    • The POP Chair sits on both the Kabangka Board of Directors and the Pinoys on Parliament Executive Committee. 

    • Represent POP and its interests on the Kabangka BOD. 

    • Acting as the official spokesperson of Pinoys on Parliament 

    • Attend and update the Kabangka Chair at the quarterly check-ins.

    • Meet with the Kabangka Treasurer and the POP Director of Finance by the 15th of May to determine the financial resources requested for the annual operation of POP.

    • Produce an end of year review and report for presentation of POP at the Annual General Meeting. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term. 

    • The Kabangka Mentorship Chair is elected in the Kabangka Executive Committee Election. 

    • The Kabangka Mentorship Chair sits on both the Kabangka Board of Directors and the Kabangka Mentorship Executive Committee. 

    • Represent the Kabangka Mentorship and its interests on the Kabangka BOD. 

    • Act as the official spokesperson of the Kabangka Mentorship. 

    • Attend and update the Kabangka Chair at the quarterly check-ins. 

    • Meet with the Kabangka Treasurer and the Kabangka Mentorship Director of Finance by the 15th of May to determine the financial resources requested for the annual operation of the Mentorship. 

    • Produce an end of year review and report for presentation of the Mentorship at the AGM. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of the term. 

Mentorship Executives

    • The Kabangka Chair is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Establish the professional and respectful setting and environment of Kabangka. 

    • Responsible for effectively carrying out the Kabangka mission, vision, and values and ensuring the annual events (POP Conference and Kabangka Mentorship) are successfully delivered on time. 

    • Act as the official spokesperson of Kabangka. 

    • Coordinate Kabangka activities and ensure that the organization of events is efficient and dynamic. 

    • Preside over, and prepare the agenda, for Board of Director meetings. 

    • Act as a signing authority in concert with the Vice-Chair and the Treasurer. 

    • Liaise with the Advisory Council on a monthly basis. 

    • Plan, with the Treasurer, the Kabangka annual budget before the 30th of May. 

    • Co-sign cheques and financial manners issued by Kabangka 

    • Chair Kabangka General Assemblies. 

    • Name the Elections CRO for Kabangka elections. 

    • Ensure the Kabangka constitution remains up to date. 

    • Hold quarterly check-ins with the POP Chair and the Mentorship Chair, independently. 

    • Along with the Treasurer, meet with the Advisory Council by the 20th of May to seek advice and an independent second point of view on the annual budget. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Support the Chair in the case they are unable to fulfill their duties. 

    • Record meeting minutes of Kabangka Mentorship Exec Committee meetings.

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term. 

    • Responsible for the financial health of the Kabangka Mentorship and the management of the project’s budget. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

Pinoys on Parliament Executives

    • The Kabangka Chair is elected in the Kabangka General Election. 

    • Establish the professional and respectful setting and environment of Kabangka. 

    • Responsible for effectively carrying out the Kabangka mission, vision, and values and ensuring the annual events (POP Conference and Kabangka Mentorship) are successfully delivered on time. 

    • Act as the official spokesperson of Kabangka. 

    • Coordinate Kabangka activities and ensure that the organization of events is efficient and dynamic. 

    • Preside over, and prepare the agenda, for Board of Director meetings. 

    • Act as a signing authority in concert with the Vice-Chair and the Treasurer. 

    • Liaise with the Advisory Council on a monthly basis. 

    • Plan, with the Treasurer, the Kabangka annual budget before the 30th of May. 

    • Co-sign cheques and financial manners issued by Kabangka 

    • Chair Kabangka General Assemblies. 

    • Name the Elections CRO for Kabangka elections. 

    • Ensure the Kabangka constitution remains up to date. 

    • Hold quarterly check-ins with the POP Chair and the Mentorship Chair, independently. 

    • Along with the Treasurer, meet with the Advisory Council by the 20th of May to seek advice and an independent second point of view on the annual budget. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Support the Chair in the case they are unable to fulfill their duties. 

    • Record meeting minutes of the Pinoys on Parliament Executive Committee meeting. 

    • Responsible for the creation and oversight of a volunteer network to support the operational needs on the day of the Pinoys On Parliament conference.

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Secures venues and arranges logistical materials (food, linens, decorations).

    • Collaborates with Chair and Vice-Chair on the POP itinerary.

    • Writes a transition report for their successor before term ends.

    • Responsible for creating the annual POP budget and ensuring that any income and expenses are accounted for. 

    • Responsible for the financial health of the conference. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Responsible for designing and conceptualizing the annual theme of Pinoys On Parliament in collaboration with the Chair, Vice-Chair and Director of Outreach.

    • Acting as the main liaison in terms of answering questions regarding brand, public/media relations and social media.

    • Writes a transition report for their successor before term ends.

    • Overseeing and creating of all physical and digital promotional materials and content for the POP conference. (Such as Delegate Handbook, Badges and other collateral as needed)

    • Management of POP's social media accounts to ensure a unified and strategic promotional effort. 

    • Writes a transition report for their successor before term ends.

    • Responsible for identifying potential grants and sponsors that will help finance the conference and its supporting events. 

    • The Director of Sponsorships is responsible for completing applications concerning finances, maintaining all communications with sponsors, and working closely with other Directors to ensure information and promotions remain accurate. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Responsible for the coordination and execution of workshops throughout the conference. 

    • Chair of the Workshop Committee. 

    • Responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for workshops during the conference. 

    • Responsible for contacting potential workshop facilitators, issuing a Call for Workshops, screening and selecting workshops, creating a workshops schedule and selection process for delegates, assigning delegates to workshops, and ensuring all workshop facilitators are properly equipped to run their workshops whether in person or online. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Responsible for external relations of POP, promotion of the conference with stakeholders and interested parties, and liaising with appropriate partners.

    • Responsible for communicating with delegates regarding important information for the conference and supporting events. 

    • Chair of the Outreach Committee. 

    • Responsible for managing POP delegate registrations, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for attendees.

    • Tasked with organizing a community activity for POP, such as the Community Symposium, to boost community engagement and conference participation.

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Responsible for developing a comprehensive plan for conference speakers, panels, and speaker series. 

    • Responsible for contacting and securing speakers for the conference and liaising with necessary parties. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.

    • Responsible for planning and executing a talent showcase featuring different art forms (song, dance, poetry, etc.). 

    • Responsible for contacting potential guest performers and holding auditions for delegate performers. 

    • Responsible for hosting a social event for all attendees, including delegates, panelists, workshop facilitators and other guests. 

    • Write a transition report for their successor before the end of their term.