President or Board Member - Board of Directors

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Position: Board Member - Board of Directors

Organization: Sun Valley Youth Center

Overview:

Sun Valley Youth Center seeks a volunteer President and Board Members who are:

• Committed to education and early childhood development in one of Denver’s most under-served communities

• Mission driven and will be committed to supporting and nurturing the faith aspects of our organization

• Excited to support the evolution of a long standing and socially critical organization in a rapidly developing neighborhood

The President and Board Members provide strategic and operational guidance to the organization. The City and County of Denver has embarked on an extensive community redevelopment project in Sun Valley. Sun Valley Youth Center is well positioned to expand its services as a result of the redevelopment. The Board of Directors will provide direction during this critical time and work with the organization to expand its offerings so that more youth can be served.

Board members are expected to attend in-person meetings held every month on a weekday evening (2-3 hours). Board members will often devote an additional 2-3 hours/month to Board business. Sun Valley Youth Center has a weekend strategic planning meeting once a year. Board members serve for two years and will donate or raise $2500 (min.)/year.

About Sun Valley Youth Center:

Sun Valley Youth Center is committed to giving Denver’s poorest neighborhood hope for the future. With a focus on transforming the lives of at-risk youth in this low-income, public housing neighborhood, Sun Valley Youth Center provides day care, after-school care, youth development, mentoring and life essentials programs to help raise up the neighborhood’s youth. Sun Valley Youth Center is a licensed child care operation that operates during the school year as well as no-school days, school holidays, and summer break. Sun Valley Youth Center is a Christian faith based 501c3 nonprofit that has been operating since 1999. We are an inclusive organization with a commitment to human rights, dignity of the individual, and social justice. We welcome anyone, regardless of faith or belief system, who shares our goals for the community.

Additional information can be found at: www.sunvalleyyouthcenter.org

Requirements:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Property Development, Real Estate, Commercial Building, Fundraising/Development, Education, Data, Marketing, Financial Investment
• Prior Board Member experience preferred
• Self-starter with strategic leadership skills
• Passion for serving children and youth and making a difference in Denver’s poorest neighborhood
• Donate or raise $2500 (min)/year
• Ability to serve a minimum 18 months, attend meetings

To apply or obtain additional information:

Contact Hayden Brink via email (svycboard@gmail.com) for additional information and an application.