CHURCH/CENTER BOARD MEMBERS - In Greenville, SC Only

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Elysian Spiritual Enrichment Center - Greenville, SC is seeking fill two board member seats
Secretary & Treasurer. If you are interested in either of these positions, we would love to hear from you.

CHURCH/CENTER BOARD SECRETARY

Qualifications

The Secretary should have good communication and written skills, specifically the ability to take notes and thoroughly document actions in board minutes.

Requirements:

• Commitment to the work of the ministry;
• Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of board governance: policy, finance, programs, and personnel;
• Regular attendance at monthly board meetings;
• Prepare for, and participate in, the discussions and the deliberations of the board;
• Foster a positive working relationship with other board members and the organization’s staff; and
• Be aware of, and abstain from, any real or perceived conflicts of interest.

Major Duties

• Prepare and maintain minutes and records for all board meetings;
• Review/monitor and verify accuracy of the meeting minutes, and circulate them to all board members;
• Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description;
• Assume responsibilities of board chair in the absence of the board chair and the vice chair; and
• Provide notice of meetings of the board when such notice is required.

CHURCH/CENTER BOARD TREASURER

Qualifications

The Treasurer should have the ability to read, understand, and explain financial statements.

Requirements

• Commitment to the work of the ministry;
• Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of board governance: policy, finance, programs, and personnel;
• Regular attendance at quarterly board meetings;
• Prepare for, and participate in, the discussions and the deliberations of the board, especially on organizational financial issues;
• Foster a positive working relationship with other board members and the organization’s staff; and
• Be aware of, and abstain from, any real or perceived conflicts of interest.

Major Duties

• Explain the quarterly financial statements for other board members (in some instances, other board members will provide the explanation of the financial statements);
• Ensure audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements are presented to the board on an annual basis;
• Ensure that the board or its designated committee meets at least annually with the independent CPA firm preparing the financial statements and that the annual appointment of the independent CPA firm is formally approved by the board;
• Work with the chief executive and the chief financial officer to ensure that appropriate financial reports are made available to the board on a timely basis; and
• Ensure board development and review of the board’s financial policies.