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12 people are interested
Board Member - International Mountain explorers Connection
ORGANIZATION: IMEC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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12 people are interested
We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity to become a part of the International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) as a distinguished board member. If you are passionate about fostering responsible and sustainable mountain tourism, empowering local communities, and preserving the beauty of our world's peaks, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission.
As a board member, you will be an integral part of IMEC's strategic planning and decision-making process. Your expertise, ideas, and commitment will guide our initiatives, partnerships, and campaigns. Responsibilities include attending board meetings (digital, once a month), contributing to discussions, supporting fundraising efforts, and advocating for IMEC's values and vision, particularly within the tourism industry and the climbing public.
We are seeking individuals who share our passion for sustainable travel, community empowerment, and environmental conservation. You can read and write well in English.
Ideal candidates may bring experience:
✓ Fundraising ✓ Corporate sponsorship ✓ Grant writing ✓ PR/communication strategy
By becoming an IMEC board member, you will have the chance to shape the future of sustainable mountain tourism and contribute to the well-being of both local communities and the natural environment. You will collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team of individuals who share your commitment to positive change.
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About IMEC
Location:
PO Box 3665, Boulder, CO 80307, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to support an ethical mountain trekking culture by promoting social, economic and environmental responsibility. In Tanzania, Nepal and Peru. We support, empower and motivate porters and mountain crews via programs to improve responsible mountain trekking.
Description
Established in 1996, IMEC was created to promote responsible and sustainable connections between travelers and the people of developing mountain regions of the world. We are active in Tanzania, Peru and Nepal. Since 2020 IMEC has been focusing its efforts on the porters employed on Mount Kilimanjaro through its local initiative, Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO).
CAUSE AREAS
Board Development,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 23, 2024
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Management
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 18
- In general the monthly meeting is 2 hours. The rest of the month it (also) depends on your own possibilities. In general 2-3 hours per week.
- Interested in the people of Tanzania and/or Peru and/or Nepal Interested in nature Writing/speaking english