| Primary Contact: |
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Jan McGruder, Executive Director, (425) 576-8805, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Membership Chair |
| Description: |
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The Membership Chair is responsible for the following, either directly or through oversight of other volunteers:
- Promotes membership by working with the Board to publicize the Chapter in a variety of ways in the community;
- Maintaining the membership database on a monthly basis, including National Audubon Society and local members;
- Printing monthly mailing labels for newsletter labeling;
- Providing any name, address and other membership changes to National Audubon, as necessary;
- Assisting National Audubon members in resolving problems concerning their membership;
- Sending membership information to prospective new members;
- Sending Welcome Letters to all new members;
- Sending Renewal Letters to local members;
- Act as greeter on behalf of the Chapter on Membership Meeting nights:
- Create nametags for all new members who attend Membership Meetings;
- Oversee the following chairs and committees:
a.Events Coordinator’;
b.Hospitality Committee;
c.Membership Database
d.Program Night Coordinator;
e.Volunteer Coordinator; and
f.Welcome Committee.
Requirements: Primary qualifications include a passion for environmental protection; willingness to work as a team member and share ideas openly with other Board members, staff, and volunteers; and a desire to act as an Eastside Audubon ambassador. Prior Board experience is not necessary.
We are prepared to train the right candidate for this position.
Helpful skills could include:
• Ability to work well with others
• Self starter
• Attention to detail;
• Organized and ability to communicate directions;
• Ability to track many committees and see that their needs are met;
• Moderate computer skills;
You will work with the Board President, the Executive Director and volunteers, and report directly to the Board of Directors.
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| Type of board position: |
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Board of Directors |
| The process for selecting or nominating members: |
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Complete Volunteer application, interview with Executive Director and interview with Board President. |
| The organization provides a formal orientation to new members: |
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Yes |
| Additional information about this position: |
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The Board of Directors is a hands-on Board working in the informal culture of environmentalism. Each chair is responsible for the duties assigned to his or her position. Other duties may include serving on a committee, fundraising and special events. The Board meets once per month to set priorities and manage the policy and financial responsibilities of the Chapter. Board members are also required to attend monthly Program Meetings and biennial retreats. Primary qualifications to serve on the Board are concern for and dedication to the cause of environmental protection. Prior Board experience is not necessary, but a willingness to act as an Eastside Audubon ambassador is crucial.
Board members are expected to make an annual, personally significant monetary donation to the Chapter. All levels of help and support are appreciated.
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| Languages: |
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English |
| Skills and Expertise: |
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Administration / Management
Marketing / Sales
Nonprofit
Organizational Development
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| Environment and Animals: |
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Conservation/Environment
Wildlife Preservation
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