Legal Counsel
ORGANIZATION: TAMARACK WALDORF SCHOOL INC
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Tamarack is in need of a Legal Counsel to join our Board of Trustees. We are looking for a qualified person to oversee the legal aspects of our nonprofit. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the school strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.
It is a great opportunity for a qualified individual who is passionate about Tamarack’s mission and about bringing expertise to our school to support Waldorf education in Milwaukee.
General Duties
- Carries out responsibilities as a member of the Board of Trustees.
- Maintains knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
Duties as Legal Counsel
- Giving accurate and timely counsel to Board of Trustees and Tamarack Waldorf School in a variety of legal topics.
- Collaborating with Tamarack management to devise efficient defense strategies.
- Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.
- Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
- Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
- Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure Tamarack’s full legal rights.
- Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
Qualifications and Special Skills Required
The Legal Counsel must have a BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree. In addition to proven experience as a legal counsel in the business environment, full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a business, and demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies. Excellent knowledge and understanding of nonprofit law and procedures a plus. This position requires a high degree of professional ethics and integrity, as well as sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information.
Board Term:
Board members serve a three-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for two additional terms based on Board approval. Board meetings will be held the second Tuesday of every month.
Time Commitments and Expected Financial Obligations:
Duties of the Legal Specialist will require 8-12 hours per month.
The Legal Counsel, along with all Board members, will consider Tamarack Waldorf School a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority, so that Tamarack can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations and individuals. Tamarack expects all Board members to raise and/or contribute a gift that is based on his/her financial means, in addition to supporting fundraising efforts for specific projects and events.
Board members serve on a volunteer basis and without remuneration.
How to Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, along with a resume to office@tamarackwaldorf.com; for questions, call (414) 277-0009.
We are pleased you are considering joining the Board of our dynamic organization.
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About TAMARACK WALDORF SCHOOL INC
Location:
1150 E BRADY ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202, US
Mission Statement
Through honoring and cherishing each child as an individual, Tamarack Waldorf School works to achieve academic excellence and social harmony. We offer a pre-school through 12th Grade curriculum that integrates the humanities, arts and sciences and is grounded in Rudolph Steiner’s understanding of the intellectual, emotional and physical stages of child development. Our inspired and accomplished educators foster curiosity and wonder, artistic creativity, social responsibility, a deep appreciation for work, and a lifelong love of learning. We are dedicated to developing our diverse community of students into becoming independent and critical thinkers who are inspired and able to succeed within and shape modern society.
Description
Tamarack was founded in 1996 as a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). Enrollment is near 300 students, in pre-school through 12th grade. Tamarack is one of the largest Waldorf schools in North America!
The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program enables the school to attract students from many socio-economic levels and many neighborhoods. Children come from City of Milwaukee neighborhoods, as well as the suburbs of Bayside, Fox Point, Germantown, Glendale, Greendale, Hales Corners, Shorewood, St. Francis, Port Washington, Racine, Wauwatosa, West Allis, West Milwaukee, and Whitefish Bay. Tamarack is also racially and culturally diverse.
Tamarack is a self-run, non-profit private school. The Board of Trustees, composed of community volunteers, parents and faculty, oversees the legal and financial aspects of the school. The pedagogy and curriculum are determined by the faculty, who work by consensus (there is no principal or headmaster). Parents help shape the school culture through the Tamarack Parent Association-Community Circle (TPA-CC), which is open to all parents and supports the school in many ways, including organizing the Winter Fair.
Tamarack is marked by a strong arts presence, reverence for nature, and community spirit. Students engage in material arts, music, theater and movement at all ages. Seasonal festivals bring the Tamarack School community together and bring a strong consciousness about nature to our urban environment. Diversity of all kinds is valued and embraced at Tamarack.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1150 E. Brady St.Milwaukee, WI 53202
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2018
SKILLS
- General Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 8-12 hours per month
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