Concerned about climate change? Board Member Oppty!

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**PLEASE ONLY SEND AN INQUIRY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR BOARD***

to apply: Please send a brief letter of interest and a resume or short bio, to: connect@sparknorthwest.org , subject: Board of Directors

Spark Northwest, formerly Northwest SEED, is a non-profit organization that creates communities powered by locally controlled clean energy. Spark Northwest envisions a region where every resident, regardless of income or race, has access to clean, affordable energy. We welcome all backgrounds and strive to have a staff and board that reflects the diverse communities we serve. To inform our work, we are seeking board members who are representative of minority and low-income communities. In addition, we are seeking individuals that have professional experience with communications & PR, nonprofit finance, and policy.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Board Members serve an initial term of 2 years, without remuneration
• Board Members ensure prudent use of all assets, including facility, people, and good will; and provide oversight for all activities that advance Spark Northwest’s effectiveness and sustainability
• Board Members exercise prudence with the control and transfer of funds. Board Members faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibility.
• With the realization of the leadership role the board plays, Spark Northwest has a 100% board giving goal. Board Members are expected to make an annual gift according to personal means.
• Board Members stay alert to community concerns and constituent needs and look for opportunities that can be addressed by Spark Northwest’s mission and programs
• Board Members promote diversity, inclusion and equity in the clean energy movement and are committed to increasing individual and organizational cultural competency.

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an ambassador of Spark Northwest to the public and promote Spark Northwest’s mission and programs to the community
• Provide strategic direction and help implement Spark Northwest’s strategic plan. Review and evaluate key performance indicators and organizational outcomes.
• Participate in board meetings, held six times a year: Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct, Dec
• Participate in the annual board retreat and/or any special sessions of the board
• Provide oversight of organization policies, procedures and programs
• Review financial statements and approve annual budget and audit
• Actively participate in fundraising and special events held throughout the year
• Serve on at least one standing committee: leadership, fundraising, finance or personnel
• Serve on task forces as available
• Assist with identifying and recruiting other board members

Want to learn more? Please send a brief letter of interest and a resume or short bio, to:

connect@sparknorthwest.org , subject: Board of Directors