Join our Board of Directors

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The EcoAction Arlington Board of Directors are motivated volunteers who believe in our mission to promote sustainable living and who possess key skills to govern the organization and guide our work. Once elected to the board, board members serve a two-year term (minimum) beginning November 2024.

The commitment involves:

• Completing a commitment form
• Volunteering a minimum of 50 hours each year
• Participating on a committee or task force (and attending meetings as needed)
• Making an annual financial contribution to EcoAction Arlington
• Attending a new board member orientation session
• Attending seven board meetings per year, usually on the 4th Wednesday at 7 - 9 p.m. as follows:
• February - March - annual meeting (date varies) - April - June - September - November - December - board and staff social (date varies)
• The average time commitment per month is five hours. Note that we welcome applications from residents of the entire DC Metropolitan area.

YOUR ROLE AS A BOARD MEMBER

Board members will -

• Educate themself about the programs & issues relevant to EcoAction Arlington.
• Serve as a committed member of the EcoAction Arlington Board of Directors and meet all board responsibilities detailed above, including making an annual financial gift to EcoAction Arlington (except student board members).
• Prepare for and participate constructively in board meetings and committees and provide financial and programmatic oversight to the organization.
• Set the tone for board and committee work, ensuring that all relevant information is shared among members of subcommittees, board members, and staff.
• Provide practical support and assistance to the Executive Director.
• Advocate on behalf of EcoAction Arlington with key stakeholders.
• Use connections to raise community awareness.
• Work with the development committee and staff to develop and implement the annual fundraising plan.
• Bring in financial support through personally solicited funds and sponsorships.

To apply, please submit an expression of interest formby Monday, September 30, 2024.