Volunteer Board Member

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We are currently soliciting applications for the Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4) Board of Directors for the positions of Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

The deadline to submit for consideration is August 31, 2018.

The Board of Directors for the N4 governs the overall execution of N4’s mission to link people living in Northern Nevada to each other and to valuable resources by providing a time exchange that grows mutually beneficial community connections. Principally, the Board manages organizational finances and sets long term priorities for programs. Additionally, the Board oversees the Executive Director, who is responsible for day-to-day management of the organization. Members of the Board contribute the educational, management, legal, and financial skills needed to ensure long term organizational stability and ensure year-to-year operations and programmatic focus align with medium and long-term goals. Board Members are also crucial for maintaining organizational accountability at N4.

Position Descriptions

Vice-President.

In the absence or inability of the president, the vice-president shall perform the duties of the president and assume the powers of the president. The vice-president shall serve as chairperson of Board meetings in the event the President is not available.

Secretary.

The secretary of the Board of Directors is an crucial for communication between the board, staff, and members. They are responsible for giving notice of any meetings and timely distribution of materials such as agendas and meeting minutes. The secretary is therefore responsible for:

• Scheduling, Notice, and Materials: The secretary is responsible for scheduling meetings and should ensuring an adequate number of meetings are held each year. The secretary is required to give adequate notice and coordinate distribution of required materials with N4 staff to Board Members prior to meetings (agendas, minutes, other required documents).
• Minutes of Meetings: The secretary should record accurate minutes at Board Meetings.
• Maintenance of Records: The secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and meeting legal requirements or coordinating with N4 staff to ensure the maintenance of such records. This includes meeting filing deadlines and ensuring that documents are reviewed and updated as well as stored and kept readily accessible for inspection by directors and/or members. The secretary must see that any records and/or documents that are required by Nevada Statutes or other entities are properly kept.

Treasurer.

The Treasurer should have thorough knowledge and understanding of the Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada’s financial status. The Treasurer should create and maintain systems for ensuring the organization’s ongoing solvency and oversee the development of the organization’s financial policies. The Treasurer should be knowledgeable about who has access to the organization’s funds and any outstanding bills or debts owed. Therefore the treasurer shall oversee/be responsible for:

• Preparation or facilitation of the preparation of an annual budget, as well as regularly monitoring and comparing the actual revenues and expenses incurred against the budget.
• Financial statements and required reports provided as necessary.
• Creation and oversight of policies and procedures related to financial management.
• Translation of financial requirements and concepts to other board members and Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada staff who do not have financial backgrounds or substantial financial experience.

HOW TO APPLY

mike@neighbornv.org
http://neighbornv.org

See application here. Submissions are due by 12 PM PST on August 31, 2018. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about specific position responsibilities.