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Times Change Women’s Employment Service
Currently Recruiting: Board of Director with a Legal background 2023-2025
Times Change Women’s Employment Service is seeking Board members for this unique women-centred not-for-profit agency. The Board operates under a policy governance model with a commitment to the financial and social well-being of the organization and its clients. As an inclusive organization, the Board welcomes diverse member candidates to better represent the community served.
Term:
• Directors commit to a minimum of two years, on a volunteer basis.
The responsibilities of Directors include:
• Governing the organization and overseeing strategy development
• Developing policies which enable the Board to make responsible decisions
• Providing fiscal and operational oversight of the agency
Qualifications:
• Awareness of women’s issues particularly pertaining to employment
• Specific areas of expertise may be required to ensure a diversity of experience, perspective and expertise on the Board (e.g., legal, human resources, financial)
• Some business acumen and understanding of non-profit challenges
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and problem solve
• Strong network of connections that supports the continued growth of the organization
Other experience of benefit to candidates:
• Former client of Times Change
• Previous Board experience
Time Commitment:
Current Board members dedicate an average of 8-12 hours a month to Board meetings and committees and are expected to attend monthly Board meetings. Occasional daytime availability may be a benefit.
If you are interested in joining the Times Change Board of Directors, please send your resume and a cover letter to the Nominations Committee at: women@timeschange.org. Questions can also be directed to this email address.
Term:
• Directors commit to a minimum of two years, on a volunteer basis.
The responsibilities of Directors include:
• Governing the organization and overseeing strategy development
• Developing policies which enable the Board to make responsible decisions
• Providing fiscal and operational oversight of the agency
Qualifications:
• Awareness of women’s issues particularly pertaining to employment
• Specific areas of expertise may be required to ensure a diversity of experience, perspective and expertise on the Board (e.g., legal, human resources, financial)
• Some business acumen and understanding of non-profit challenges
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and problem solve
• Strong network of connections that supports the continued growth of the organization
Other experience of benefit to candidates:
• Former client of Times Change
• Previous Board experience
Time Commitment:
Current Board members dedicate an average of 8-12 hours a month to Board meetings and committees and are expected to attend monthly Board meetings. Occasional daytime availability may be a benefit.
If you are interested in joining the Times Change Board of Directors, please send your resume and a cover letter to the Nominations Committee at: women@timeschange.org. Questions can also be directed to this email address.
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