Birding Chair

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Purpose: The birding chair is a member of the board of directors and serves Eastside Audubon by overseeing an engaging schedule of birding activities for chapter members and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the chapter’s birding activities, including field trips, both local and those involving travel.
• Recruits new field trip leaders when needed.
• Works with the board’s education chair to hold adult birding and field trip leader classes.
• Oversees the following functions led by volunteers and/or committees: field trips, nature walks, and bird questions.
• Bring the needs and desires of birding members to the attention of the board.

Birding ChairQualifications: All board members must display a commitment to the organization and an understanding of the organization and its principles, mission, goals, and services. Board members should also know the responsibilities of governance and management, and paid and volunteer staff. The birding chair must also display the following:

• The ability to successfully work with staff and other volunteers.

Responsible to: Board president.

Length of Appointment: The term is 2 years.

Time Commitment: Estimated to be approximately 72 hours per year, consisting of:

• 2-4 hours per month for board meeting and program night attendance (48 hours annually).
• 2 hours per month for coordination or meetings with birding volunteers and committees (24 hours annually).

Support and Training: The board president is available to answer questions and offer guidance. All board members have the opportunity and are encouraged to participate in at least one board-appropriate training per term, paid for by Eastside Audubon. Additionally, attendance at the Audubon Council of Washington or another Audubon meeting at least once per term is encouraged.