Job Descriptions File
Board Chair Job Description
- Is a member of the Board
- Is a partner with the Chief Executive in achieving the organization’s mission
- Provides leadership to the Board of Directors, who sets policy and to whom the Chief Executive is accountable.
- Chairs meetings of the Board after developing the agenda with the Chief Executive.
- Encourages Board’s role in strategic planning
- Appoints the chairpersons of committees, in consultation with other Board members.
- Serves ex officio as a member of committees and attends their meetings when invited.
- Discusses issues confronting the organization with the Chief Executive.
- Helps guide and mediate Board actions with respect to organizational priorities and governance concerns.
- Reviews with the Chief Executive any issues of concern to the Board.
- Performs other responsibilities assigned by the Board.
Vice Chair Job Description
- Is a member of the Board
- Performs Chair responsibilities when the Chair cannot be available (see Chair Job Description)
- Reports to the Board’s Chair
- Works closely with the Chair and other staff
- Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.
Board Member Job Description
- Regularly attends board meetings and important related meetings.
- Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work.
- Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.
- Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.
- Gets to know other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus.
- Is an active participant in the committee’s annual evaluation and planning efforts.
- Participates in fund raising for the organization (nonprofit only).
- Participates closely with the Chair to develop and implement officer transition plans.
- Is sufficiently familiar with legal documents (articles, by-laws, IRS letters, etc.) to note applicability during meetings.
Board Secretary Job Description
- Is a member of the Board
- Maintains records of the board and ensures effective management of organization’s records
- Manages minutes of board meetings
- Ensures minutes are distributed to members shortly after each meeting
Board Treasurer Job Description
- Is a member of the Board
- Manages finances of the organization
- Administrates fiscal matters of the organization
Finance Committee Job Description
- Review Taxes.
- Review Budget.
3. Investigate, discuss and review any major financial activity prior to
presenting to BOD.
Board Responsibilities
- Formally evaluates the performance of the Chief Executive and informally evaluates the effectiveness of the Board members.
- Evaluates annually the performance of the organization in achieving its mission.
