The Secretary of the Board must keep thorough, accurate minutes of our meetings for our records. They also conduct all communication between the Board and outside parties. In accordance with state law and IRS regulations, this is an unpaid position.
What you get: An opportunity to make a difference in the LGBTQ+ community, improve your leadership skills, a chance to make an impact, and a new experience to add to your resume.
Hours: 10-15/month
Responsibilities:
Record all votes and minutes of all proceedings in a form accessible to the Board of Directors.
Work alongside the Board Chair to make the arrangements for all meetings of the Board of Directors, including the annual meeting of the organization.
Send notices of all meetings to the members of the Board of Directors and take reservations for the meetings.
Perform all official correspondence from the Board of Directors as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or the Chair.
Be an ex officio member of all standing committees for the purpose of record-keeping and note-taking
In addition, the Secretary serves as a voting member of our Board of Directors, which includes:
Attending monthly board and executive committee meetings
Developing the overall mission of the organization
Maintaining the financial viability of the organization
Ensuring the organization follows all applicable laws and regulations
Creating and developing large-scale policies and budgets
Overseeing the Executive Director and ensuring that they are carrying out the mission of the Board and the organization as a whole
Required Qualifications:
Strong clerical and organizational skills
Proficient with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc)
Able to dedicate an average of 10-15 hours per month
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of parliamentary procedure
Prior Board experience
Nonprofit management experience
Understanding of nonprofit law
Experience in LGBTQ+ advocacy, public health, or youth services
PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
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