Agency Information Agency: EarthTeam Environmental Network Incorporation Year: 2000 Annual Budget: $250,000 to $499,999 Board Meetings Held: Quarterly Current Board Size: 14 Number Paid Staff: 5 Number Volunteer Staff: 3 Primary Group(s) Served: Adolescents (13-17) City where Board Meetings are held:: Usually in San Francisco near BART Length of Board Term: 2 years Agency Mission Statement: EarthTeam empowers teens to become lifelong environmental stewards through experiential education, skills development, and the building of community connections. Day and Time of Board Meetings: Weekday evenings, usually 6:30-9pm Position Information Primary Contact: Maggie Fleming, Executive Director, (510) 704-4030, (email) View all agency contacts Position title: Board Link Position Description: Personal • Responsible • Optimistic and open to change • Visionary • Good communication skills; oral and written • Team player • Self-confident • Self starter • Professionally well-respected • High-energy yet mature, with the leadership skills to help unify a team • Able to work independently • Entrepreneurial: enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives Professional • Cares about the environment and youth. • Possesses previous Board Member experience. • Demonstrates effectiveness at leading and participating in projects, team meetings and task forces. • Possesses, maintains, and can use strong connections within the local community and broader networks to benefit ET. • Knows how to develop and successfully implement a personal financial contribution policy. • Able to define and articulate the Board’s role in securing adequate resources for the organization. • Exposure to all aspects of fundraising namely, developing plans, strategies, and budgets, as well as organizing events and activities. Board Member Responsibilities:: • Serve as an ambassador for the organization and work towards enhancing its brand image. • Elect and orient new board members, as required. • Participate actively on at least one board committee. • Regularly attend Board meetings and important related meetings. • Provide strategic leadership and support to ET as it carries out its mission. • Participate in fundraising activities, including making a personal financial contribution. • Estimated total time commitment: 5-10 hours per month, which includes attendance at quarterly in-person Board meetings (approximately 2 hours per meeting). • Busiest time period: Work is consistent throughout the year. Skills and Expertise: Accounting / Auditing Administration / Management Banking / Finance Education Fundraising Human Resources Legal Services Marketing / Sales Media Nonprofit Operations Organizational Development Public Relations   Apply for this position

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