Secretary - Sierra Club Ohio

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The secretary will have the overall responsibility of maintaining the non-financial records of Sierra Club Ohio.
We are looking for a volunteer to fill this exciting role of supporting Sierra Club Ohio (https://www.sierraclub.org/ohio). As the Secretary, join our team to assist with general day to day record keeping and serving the quasi-legal role of advising Sierra Club Ohio on its formal responsibilities to the Club and to the membership, and help to assure those responsibilities are carried out.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Recording the minutes from Sierra Club Ohio Steering Committee (https://www.sierraclub.org/ohio/executive-committee-page) (biweekly meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 PM in an accurate, understandable manner, reflecting the essence of discussion.
• Tracking motions and results of votes in meetings. The wording of complex and/or critical motions should be read back to those present before the vote to assure they are recorded correctly and reflect the intent of the maker of the motion.
• Additional duties may be added as the volunteer grows in this role.
• Other tasks as assigned and day-to-day support for Sierra Club Ohio.

Knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge in using Google Platforms is a plus
• Strong written skills
• Basic familiarity general meeting operating procedures
• Independent self-starter
• Team player
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Knowledge and background with environmental and social justice issues

Benefits:

• Support Sierra Club Ohio with ongoing critical work in our network of staff and volunteers
• Join a team and meet new people around the state
• Build your skills for collaboration and communication
• Be part of a group working towards equitable community building and connection

This volunteer position is unpaid - start date and hours are flexible. Anyone applying must be from Ohio. Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Wolcott (nicole.wolcott@sierraclub.org) with any questions. We highly encourage all interested parties with diverse backgrounds to apply!