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Seeking new board members
Vashon Audubon is recruiting candidates for two important positions: board president and board secretary. A third position, volunteer coordinator, can be on the board or not. We are also seeking members for a Recruitment Committee.
Board president job description
General responsibilities: Lead Vashon Audubon board and key volunteers, oversee management of finances and alignment of activities with mission and by-laws
Specific duties:
• Presides at board meetings
• Creates meeting agenda
• Serves as primary contact for the board
• Ensures all legal and financial obligations are met
• Ensures adherence to Vashon Audubon by-laws and mission
• Helps the board execute responsibilities
• Works to build diversity and equity into organization
• Oversees fundraising and resource development
• Helps the board define and execute annual work program, budget, and evaluation of activities
• Appoints committees or work groups as needed
• Helps determine membership preferences through surveys and other qualitative methods
• Offers support, guidance, and mentorship to board members and key volunteers
• Ensures members and volunteers are recognized and appreciated
• Supports and enhances community partnerships
• Serves as liaison to National Audubon, Audubon Washington, and other Audubon chapters
• Ensures annual report to National Audubon is filed
Desirable skills and experience:
• Interest and expertise in birds, Vashon habitat, and climate change
• Experience with non-profit board or executive leadership
• Proven ability to effectively chair meetings
• Expertise in financial oversight
• Ability to recruit and motivate a cohesive group of board and volunteer leaders
• Appropriately delegate duties and oversee implementation
• Willingness to listen and respond to feedback from board members, volunteers, membership, and community partners
• Creative problem solving
• Reasonable ego and sense of humor
• Membership in Vashon Audubon
Time commitment: 5-10 hours a week
Special notes: 2021 board meetings are first Tuesday 7-9 PM every other month; no scheduled meetings for July and August. Two-year term, June 2021-June 2023; elected by members.
Reports to: Board and members
For more information: Contact Adria Magrath, board VP, adriamagrath@gmail.com
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Board secretary job description
General responsibilities: Develop and maintain electronic filing system, document board meetings
Specific responsibilities:
• Help board determine appropriate level of board meeting and organizational documentation
• Attend and document board meetings
• Help board determine needs for electronic document storage
• Create document file directory and access for board members
• Ensure all important documents are electronically filed
• Create and maintain inventory of Vashon assets
Desirable skills and experience:
• Interest in birds, Vashon habitat, and climate change
• Experience with nonprofit boards
• Interest in and ability to organize and categorize
• Computer savvy
• Efficient and responsible
• Creative problem solving
• Sense of humor
• Membership in Vashon Audubon
Time commitment: 5 hours a week
Special notes: 2021 board meetings are first Tuesday 7-9 PM every other month; no scheduled meetings for July and August. One-year term, June 2021-June 2022; elected by members.
Reports to: Board and members
For more information: Contact Adria Magrath, board VP, adriamagrath@gmail.com
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Volunteer coordinator job description
General responsibilities: Recruits and coordinates volunteers for Vashon Audubon projects and events
Specific responsibilities:
• Stay current with Vashon Audubon projects and need for volunteers
• Access membership data base and volunteer list
• Recruit volunteers through social media, Wings newsletter, emails, and networking
• Work with membership chair to recognize contribution of volunteers
• Write volunteer job descriptions as needed
• Keep ongoing tally of number of volunteers and volunteer hours
Desirable skills and experience:
• Good communication skills
• Savvy with social media and computer programs
Time commitment: 3-5 hours a week
Special notes: Position can be on the board or not. If a board position, additional duties and skills desired.
Reports to: Board
For more information: Contact Adria Magrath, board VP, adriamagrath@gmail.com
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Recruitment committee
We’re forming a Recruitment Committee to identify, interview, and recommend candidates for the vacancies described above.
The vacancies must be filled by June 2021. The committee will likely hold meetings via Zoom, although there could be opportunities for small group gatherings or interviews outdoors.
If you’re interested in making a short-term commitment that will have a long-term impact on Vashon Audubon, send an email by February 20 to adriamagrath@gmail.com
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