Thank you for your interest in applying for the York Region Chess 2025 Executive Team!
Our application process will consist of this application form and a short interview where you will have the opportunity to showcase yourself and why you would be a fit for your selected position(s).
Here is a breakdown of the application process (the graphic designer role is an exception):
- June 22, 2025 | Applications Released
- July 1, 2025 | Google Form Deadline
- July 2, 2025 | Results Released
- July 3, 2025 | Interview Stage Begins for Selected Candidates
- July 15, 2025 | Final Results Announced
Please fill out this form no later than June 22nd, 2025. Late applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at
yrchessassociation@gmail.com or send us a direct message at
@yr.chess on Instagram.
Available positions and descriptions:
**past experience in YRChess required
Co-President** (2)
- Create and execute on the yearly timeline for all logistical, promotional, and event-planning activities
- Analyze the target market and create a marketing strategy for the year
- Tracking contact lists for all external business relations
- Understand the goal of YRChess to a great level to convince prospective sponsors to collaborate
- Inviting IMs, NMs, or GMs for attendance.
- Contacting local chess clubs or organizations for casual chess promotion
Secretary (1)
- Take meeting minutes and track attendance
- Revise bylaws and create additional legal documents as needed
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VP Logistics (1)
- Tracking and managing Inventory
- Ordering consumables for the venue
- Finding a suitable venue (note: very difficult, will need help of others in team)
- Planning and coordinating event logistics (Prizes, Schedule, Floor Set-up)
Logistics Coordinator (3)
- Manage on-site logistics during events and activities
- Coordinate event setup, equipment, and scheduling
- Ensure smooth execution of logistical plans
- Assist with contingency planning and problem resolution
Communications Specialist (3)
- Managing yrchessassociation@gmail.com account and responding to any questions
- Obtaining sponsorships from various educational institutions/school boards and local businesses
- Drafting emails to participants and volunteers
- Communicating with school club heads and providing information
- Creating sign-up forms
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VP Marketing (1)
- Develop and manage overall marketing strategy
- Creating a social media schedule for different posts to go out
- Oversee social media, web, and graphic teams
- Plan campaigns to promote the organization’s initiatives
Graphic Designer (3)
- Creating digital resources (i.e. logos, banners, advertisements, sponsorship materials etc.)
- Creating Instagram posts
- Designing stickers as well as other merchandise.
- Videography and photography during events
Web Developer (2)
- Developing and maintaining the website (www.yrchess.com), ensuring all information is up-to-date
- Based on skillset, creating interactive activities to improve website retention and sponsor outlook
- SEO
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VP Finance (1)
- Tracking financial transactions using financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, profit/loss statements)
- Creating financial documents (invoices, etc.)
- Budgeting funds in coordination with all event-planning activities
- Estimating costs and pricing merchandise
To learn more about YRChess, check out:
York Region Chess. We look forward to reading your applications!
