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15 people are interested
Join our Board of Directors!
ORGANIZATION: The Service Board
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15 people are interested
Mission
tSB’s mission is to build community through the power of youth voice. tSB provides mentorship, outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service opportunities for up to 50 high-school-aged BIPOC youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities (low-income, immigrant, refugee, LGBQTIA+, and unhoused) in Washington State.
Board Member Position Summary
Board members support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership and strategic guidance. While day-to-day operations are led by tSB’s staff, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Board Member responsibilities include:
Board Meetings
▪ Regularly attend and actively participate in all board meetings, held monthly Jan - Nov
▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings
▪ Attend the annual Board Member retreat, the annual gala and team-building activities
Committees
▪ Serve on at least one (1) committee and offer to take on special assignments to support strategic goals (ex. Finance, fundraising, risk management, etc.)
- Partner with other board members to ensure respective committee work are carried out
▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings
Organizational
▪ Stay informed with the tSB’s mission, services, policies, and programs
▪ Stay informed on developments in the organization’s field
- Assist the Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Ensure tSB’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities tSB serves
Staff support
▪ Respect the role of staff and refrain from making special requests of staff
- Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director
Leadership
- Serve as a trusted member to the Chair in order to develop and implement tSB’s strategic plan
- Review outcomes and metrics created by tSB for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
- Participate in approving tSB’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Set policy (if necessary) and ensure that the organization has adequate resources to carry out its mission
- Evaluate board effectiveness as a governing body, as a group of volunteers, and as representatives of the community in upholding the public interest served by tSB
Governance
▪ Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies
- Maintain balance between giving the Executive Director ample room to manage the organization and ensuring ethical standards are upheld
- Ensure that tSB obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated purpose/mission
Fundraising
- Represent tSB to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals for annual contributions that are commensurate with tSB’s financial goals
- Support the organization with an annual personal financial contribution and through informing others of the organization’s work
Time commitment
tSB’s Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about tSB’s mission and who has a track record of board leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. Their accomplishments will encourage them to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector
- A commitment to and understanding of tSB’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of tSB’s beneficiaries
Service on tSB’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.
More opportunities with The Service Board
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Service Board
Location:
5290 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, US
Mission Statement
The Service Board empowers youth to overcome obstacles and build strong community through snowboarding, public service, and a curriculum of social justice.
Description
History:Why tSB is what it is today
In 1994, a young snowboarder named Jay Bateman was killed in a tragic, drug-related murder. Community members saw this event as a call to action: no longer could we sit by while kids grew up absorbing messages of consumption and competition. A group of local activists decided to create a program where young people could come together to laugh, dream, think, and explore the true meaning of community: The Service Board was born. Hard work paid off, and in January of 1995 we opened our doors to high-school students from across Seattle.
In January of 2005, growing demand for tSB from students, parents, and schools led us to launch a second program based in the neighborhood of White Center, an area that is among the most culturally diverse in the region and has one of the highest per capita populations of young people. Due to budget constraints in 2011, tSB community made the decision to unite the South End and White Center programs. Although this was a difficult decision to make, we are excited about reconnecting the two communities during our programming while we plan for an expansion of programming in our future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
849 Hiawatha Place SSeattle, WA 98144
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2023
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Fundraising
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Business Planning
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- tSB’s Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.
- Meeting attendance at 9 out of 11 annual meetings. These meetings are typically virtual, with quarterly in person get togethers.