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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.
3308 S. Stafford Street, Fairlington Community Center, Arlington, VA 22206, US
Mission Statement
EcoAction Arlington educates, advocates, and acts to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis.
Description
EcoAction Arlington is a unique, local, grassroots environmental education and service organization that has served the Arlington community for decades.
We are a small nonprofit, whose mission is to educate, advocate, and act to create a sustainable community by improving our natural environment, encouraging environmentally-friendly behaviors, ensuring environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis. We promote a greener community by effectively mobilizing our neighbors and business leaders to address issues such as addressing climate change, reducing habitat destruction, and protecting our natural resources.
Our focus on engaging local citizens in environmental stewardship and creating green lifestyles distinguishes EcoAction Arlington from other environmental education and service organizations.
We believe in...
Serving as stewards of the air, land, and water for current and future generations, acknowledging the historical role played by the original native peoples of this area
Reflecting the diversity of our county, and striving for equitable access to a healthy environment
Focusing on local grassroots efforts and solutions to deliver tangible results
Trusting science to guide our decisions and actions
Partnering, collaborating with, and engaging others to join in our shared mission of a sustainable community and planet
