Board Member

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City as Living Laboratory is recruiting proven leaders from a diversity of professional backgrounds to join its' vibrant and engaged Board of Directors. As a member of CALL's board, you will help to shape and grow an innovative non-profit committed to developing new, collaborative ways of engaging the public in the most pressing environmental challenges our cities face.

Potential Board Members with interest/expertise in benefit/event planning, finance, digital media, or a background in fine arts are of particular interest, however CALL would like to hear from potential board members of professional backgrounds.

General Board Responsibilities

• Advice on program and content development;
• Introductions to leading experts in the scientific fields relevant to sustainability, learning goals, and public engagement;
• Recommendations and introductions to key government, policy, arts, design, and cultural leaders;
• Evaluation and feedback on project planning and implementation;
• Suggestions for support from government and private sources;
• Volunteer assistance on project development; assessment and strategic planning;
• Board development including nominations, setting terms, and election of officers;
• Participation in the hiring, firing and setting compensation for senior staff;
• Fiscal oversight including approval of the annual budget and audited financial statements;
• Oversight and approval of organization minutes and records;
• Fundraising;
• Strategic planning;

Please include some information in the comment section of your response about your profession and interest in CALL.