Board Members (HR, Philanthropy, Finance) - Cedar River Montessori

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Are you passionate about creating a brighter future? Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity where your time and expertise will be respected and harnessed to create positive change in children’s lives, our communities, and the ecosystem? We are seeking creative, collaborative, talented volunteers to help build and deepen our board. We are specifically looking for folks with experience and expertise in Human Resources, Nonprofit Investment Planning, and Philanthropy.

About us:

Located on 12 acres of forested wetland and pasture, Cedar River Montessori is an American Montessori Society accredited, independent, non-profit school for students ages 3 through 14 in Renton, WA. Cedar River Montessori students follow their natural interests as they explore their world, discovering the interconnectedness of personal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and social equity. Students learn how to work independently and collaboratively, experiencing a transformative education as they grow into the next generation of engaged, global thinkers who compassionately challenge the status quo. Founded in 1981, Cedar River Montessori is a financially stable institution that strives to be a diverse and inclusive community. We highly value the rich cultures, traditions, and ethnicities our families come from and are looking for diverse applicants who represent these backgrounds.

Learn more about us at cedarrivermontessori.org.

Vision Statement

Cedar River Montessori School is shaping the future by educating the next generation of connected, engaged, global thinkers who compassionately challenge the status quo.

Statement of Values

Advocacy

We believe in the power and voice of passionate individuals empowered by conscientious awareness.

Environmental Stewardship

We recognize our place in the natural world as humans, and our responsibility to understand, care for, respect, and protect our environment to the best of our capacity.

Integrity

We celebrate our present and future through informed, purposeful, and accountable social, financial, and environmental stewardship.

Respect

We honor and model respect for the individual, communities, cultures, and the natural world.

Social Responsibility

We value open-mindedness, diversity and inherent worth of individual differences that come together to strengthen our internal and external communities.

Skills and Experience Desired:

• Specific experience in Human Resources, Nonprofit Investment Planning, or Philanthropy
• Previous board/leadership experience
• Personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to collaborate openly in achieving board goals

Volunteer commitment:

Term runs for three years, with an estimated volunteer commitment of 5-6 hours/month. 90% of this volunteer position can be done remotely if desired.

Contact Information:

Interested volunteers should contact Erin Karnofski, Head of School, at erin[at]cedarrivermontessori.org. Please share a letter of interest and your most recent resume/CV. We are excited to connect a new board member to this important work and look forward to meeting you.