President of the Board of Directors

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The Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and collaborating with local communities to grow connections with nature. The Friends’ mission is "to promote, protect and provide resources to preserve and enhance Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge for the enjoyment of present and future generations."

Guided by that mission, the Friends’ Board of Directors sets the direction and policies for the organization and oversees Friends’ activities.

The Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge is currently seeking a President to join the Board of Directors and lead a dedicated group of Friends in implementing the organization’s mission to support Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.

Position Description

The President upholds the commitment to our mission of supporting Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge and leads the Friends in honoring this commitment.

The President:

• Meets regularly with the Executive Director and serves as the Friends’ main communication channel between the Executive Director and the board;

• Leads long-term strategic planning efforts, delegates tasks/projects to other Board members, and guides other Board members in their specialized responsibilities as needed;

• Conducts Board meetings, creating Board meeting agendas and distributing them at least one week in advance of scheduled Board meetings, and calling special meetings when necessary;

• Acts as a Friends’ spokesperson, oversees the Friends’ financial affairs (including budget and audits), and oversees all committee chairpersons; and

• Oversees Board development by working with the nominating committee to recruit new Board members, assisting in conducting new Board member orientation, coordinating periodic Board assessments, and consulting with Board members on their roles to help assess their performance.

Additional Notes: This is a volunteer position; Board members of the Friends are not compensated.

We devote our time out of passion for growing connections with nature and supporting Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge. The time commitment is usually 3-5 hours per week. The President serves a one-year term but may be elected for multiple terms.

For more information, email friendsofdfwr@gmail.com