IAPSS Canada and USA

IAPSS Canada and USA is interested in bringing together students of political science, economics, philosophy, and public policy to network, share research, and strengthen connections between schools, regions, and nations. Our vision is to create a platform for student voices, a medium of exchange for informed political discourse, and a series of events and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The goal for any mandate is to establish a presence online and at universities across Canada and the United States, build a membership composed of passionate students, and grow partnerships with various non-profit organizations on the continent.

Available Positions:

• Deputy Regional Chair
  1. Akin to any deputy role within IAPSS, this position assists and works closely with the region’s chair regarding whatever is needed. This role assumes the position of the Regional Chair in the case of the latter’s resignation or departure. In cases where there is no deputy, one of the members of the RLC may step up.
• Regional Project and Events Coordinator
  1. Akin to Head of Programs, this position is in charge of all the projects of the region from drafting the project proposals to their implementation.
• Regional Outreach Coordinator
  1. Akin to a mix of ExCom roles, this position is in charge of seeking grant and funding opportunities which are bound to a region and assisting their respective Chair s in enlarging their Regional Chapter’s network of possible partners It can also look after IAPSS memberships in the region, work with the Regional Media Coordinator for social media outreach, and work on partnerships.
• Regional Media Coordinator
  1. Akin to the Media Managers and Press Officers of IAPSS Global, this position is in charge of maintaining the region’s presence in the region. This includes finding initiatives to promote the Regional Chapter through various media including but not limited to online social media initiatives such as posts, podcasts, blogs, or vlogs projects.
• Regional Liaison Coordinator
  1. An extra position to assist the Chair and Outreach Coordinator, this position is in charge of creating partnerships within the region such as leading the process of registering IAPSS as a member organization of local youth forums and other student advocacy platforms.

If you are interested to work with us at IAPSS Canada and USA, please contact us at canada.usa@iapss.org

Why partner with our region?

Mutual promotion.  We list each other as partners on the websites and social media accounts, promote each other’s opportunities, and support the partnering organization in any other way possible.

Joint communications. Our region and the partnering organization agree to add their email addresses to each other’s email listservs. Such an agreement helps organizations to exchange opportunities with each other and improves communications.

Membership discount.  Your university students or members of the partnering organization will receive a discounted IAPSS membership.

Advocacy initiatives. Collaborating on advocacy initiatives with partnering organizations including but not limited to petitions and joint statements.

If you’re interested in a partnership, reach out to us at canada.usa@iapss.org, or fill out a form below.