[Hiring] Jack Talks Speaker @Jack.org

Role Description

Are you passionate about youth mental health? Do you have lived experience with a mental health struggle or illness? Do you want to share your mental health journey and support other youth in theirs? Jack.org is looking for Jack Talk Speakers to join our program - and we want you to bring your voice to the conversation.

What are Jack Talks?

• Jack Talks are mental health presentations delivered by trained young speakers aged 18-27 given to other young people across Canada.
• Our goal is to educate, empower, and inspire youth across the country to take care of their mental health and look out for one another while reducing the stigma around mental health.

We offer multiple types of Talks to fit your preferences, skills, and how you want to participate in the conversation:

• Conversations: Discussion-focused sessions that create comfortable spaces for participants to reflect, share, and connect around mental health themes.
• Foundations: Presentations with an emphasis on storytelling that provide flexible, skill-building experiences focused on mental health literacy and supportive behaviours.
• Keynote: Larger, impactful presentations that introduce audiences to common and complex mental health challenges.

This year, we will have two different training programs. Speakers can either certify in:

• Both the Conversations and Foundations Talks, or
• The Keynote Talk.

We will work with you to find the format and content that best fits your skills, interests, experience, and availability.

Qualifications

• Passionate about youth mental health and advocacy
• Responsive and communicative with our staff about your availability
• Comfortable speaking to audiences about mental health
• Excited to share personal stories in a safe and empowering way
• Eager to learn and grow through our training program and receptive to feedback
• Between the ages of 18 and 27 and based in Canada from September 2026 to June 2027
• Available for up to 25 hours during July & August for training
• Fluent in French and/or English

Requirements

• We are looking for youth with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, especially young people from equity-deserving communities.
• Bonus if you have lived experience with mental health (yours or a loved one's)
• Have experience with public speaking, peer support, or facilitation
• Are open to travelling for in-person talks (we cover transportation, meals, and accommodations)

Benefits

• Training from our staff in public speaking, facilitation, and mental health literacy from July to August
• Support from Jack.org staff every step of the way to craft your talk and prepare for each presentation
• Opportunities to speak at schools, events, and community spaces and meet like-minded young people
• Support youth in their learning and making a meaningful difference
• Compensation of $300 for training and $30/hour for each Talk & prep time

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please submit your responses to the application questions (150-250 words for each question) and attach a resume (optional).

Additional Information

• We will be accepting applications until May 31st, 11:59 PM EST.
• Interviews will be held throughout the month of June. Please keep an eye on your junk mail!
• Jack.org is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Jack.org welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
• Accommodation requests can be made by contacting [email protected].

Thanks for applying! 💙