Board Members

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend bi-weekly meetings: Board members should attend meetings regularly, where they can discuss and make decisions on important topics.

Setting goals: Board members work with the board to set goals and objectives, and ensure that they are met.

Oversight: Board members work with management to ensure that the organization is meeting its goals and operating ethically.

Advocacy: Board members publicly advocate for the organization to maintain a positive standing in the community.

Fundraising: Board members may make connections with potential donors, maintain relationships with current donors, and arrange partnerships with businesses.

Evaluating the executive director: Board members evaluate the executive director to ensure they are meeting their goals, and provide feedback on their strengths and areas for improvement.

Legal and ethical obligations: Board members have legal duties to act diligently, with loyalty to the organization, and comply with all legal and ethical obligations.

Shaping the organization: Board members contribute to the organization's culture and vision, and improve its strategic focus and effectiveness.

Appointing committee members: Board members appoint people to committees and assign committee chairs.

Hiring and compensating leadership: Board members hire and set compensation for executive leadership.

Adopting policies: Board members adopt policies to address conflicts of interest.

OPEN BOARD POSITIONS

Co-Chair

Attend and lead all board meetings
Alternate acting as meeting chairpersons with other Co-Chair
Maintain an approachable and helpful disposition and lead by example
Promote and demonstrate respectful communication and collaboration in the organization, especially when it comes to resolving conflict & org issues.
Represent the organization with fidelity in the community
Maintain positive relationships with everyone in the organization. Verbally checking in with individuals every 6 weeks.
Stand in the gap and perform roles of other board members in their absence

Secretary

Prepare board meeting agendas, which must include the meeting name, place and time, and distribute the agenda to other committee members at least three days in advance
Post the meeting agenda in advance of the meeting
Prepare meeting minutes, including listing those in attendance and recording the date an issue was originally raised
Distribute the minutes to the rest of the organization & keep a copy on file for two years.
Ensure meeting topics and discussions remain focused and tailor us back into focus when we lose focus
Help us stay grounded in our mission, vision and values as an organization
Communicate effectively with rest of organization
Attend all board meetings

Treasurer

Oversee and approve all financial budgets or revisions to budgets
Ensure we have a financial budget for all events & projects and keep us updated on them
Plan and ensure adherence to all pre-determined financial budgets
Ensure the protection of funds from any potential misuse by any other members of the organization
Give update on budgets at every organizational/board meeting
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and its presentation to the board for review
Ensure we have W9s, invoices and receipts for everything!
Keep track of payments and ensure everyone gets paid in a timely manner
Attend monthly meetings with accountant and ED
Help us reduce organizational expenses and make sound financial decisions
Attend all board meetings

Youth & Community Engagement Chair

Establish positive relationships with community
Engage with other youth to bring them into the movement
Develop effective coalitions and partnerships
Develop surveys to evaluate programs and event
Develop Organization Calendar and keep it updated
Monitor and evaluate community organizing program, practices, and initiatives to ensure quality and effectiveness; make recommendations for improvement.
Train all new members in organizing, including outreach; implementing campaigns; and carrying out actions (the training materials will be provided for you)

We look forward to reviewing your application! Thank you for your commitment to mission-driven work!