The Shoebox Project for Women is a 501(c)3 charity that collects and distributes gifts and
essentials to local women impacted by homelessness in communities across the USA.

This position will guide the Board in navigating issues in relation to compliance with laws at both the state and federal level, contract review and drafting, including gifting agreements and fundraising, tax exemptions, and intellectual property rights, while also serving as a strategic advisor on other legal/non-legal questions facing the Board.

The Board of Directors is responsible for organizational governance, which includes ensuring adequate resources are in place to fulfill the charity’s mission, providing strategic leadership, ensuring that

the charity is complying with relevant legislation and policies, and monitoring risk and
accomplishment of goals. Members of the Board of Directors are volunteers and serve without
remuneration.

Board members commit to a three-year term, with approximately to 10-15 hours of work per
month. They attend quarterly Board meetings and committee meetings, and work in close
collaboration with the Executive Director.

The Shoebox Project is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to building an
organization that reflects the communities we serve. If you believe in bringing communities
together to make a genuine difference in the lives of local women, then this opportunity is for
you.

To Apply:

Send your resume, a brief cover letter, and a link to your LinkedIn profile (if available) to
lesley@shoeboxproject.com by April 30, 2022.

We sincerely thank all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be
contacted. For more information on The Shoebox Project, please visit shoeboxproject.com.