Love telling or listening to stories? Become a Board Member for a premier Storytelling Org!

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Our volunteers are at the heart of Northeast Storytelling (NEST). We literally can’t function without them. At the head of the organization sits a board of volunteer members who help steer NEST into the future by overseeing committees and programs that promote, educate, and support our members.

We are always looking for new, enthusiastic members to join our board.

Think you have to have experience? Absolutely not! But if you have expertise in, say, marketing, fundraising, web design, social media, etc., we won’t turn you away. We are looking for dedicated people willing to jump in and learn. You don’t even have to be a storyteller yourself.

Terms are only three years. We stagger terms, meaning we are always rotating people on and off the board, so we continuously have seasoned members to assist new ones.

By now, you are most definitely wondering: Why would I want to be on the board? What’s in it for me?

Allow me to count the ways...

1.) You can expand your network and sphere of influence by working with other stellar storytellers and professionals.

2.) There is no better way to develop your leadership skills than having a leadership position. By being on our board, you will practice your leadership techniques and experiment with finding your way of motivating people.

3.) Develop new skills, such as fundraising, strategic planning, grant writing, and fundraising. And if you already have those, we really need your help.

4.) Enrich your personal development journey by discovering your strengths as you take on new tasks and skills you have never flexed before.

5.) You will be at the table and making important decisions to move the organization forward and make an impact, ensuring the art of storytelling lives on.

6.) This will look impressive on your résumé!

Okay, are you convinced yet? We welcome you to submit a resume and coverletter expressing your interest to our board.

Here's more info:

Northeast Storytelling is seeking Board members with skills in communication, social media, video editing, business, marketing, grant writing, and/or volunteer coordination.

About NEST

Northeast Storytelling, Inc. (NEST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a cherished institution rooted in the rich tradition of storytelling in the Northeast Region of the United States. NEST's mission is to preserve and promote the art of storytelling, ensuring that its magic continues to captivate audiences for generations to come. NEST invites you to join us on this journey of preserving our cultural heritage and fostering community through the power of storytelling.

NEST Board members oversee the organization, serve on committees of interest to them, and interact with storytelling and storytellers on a regular basis. Want to help build community? guide the work of our annual conference? further our initiatives in social justice, training, or outreach? Then we would love to have you join our team!

Commitments:

• The Board meets online once a month (6:30pm-8pm ET on the 3rd Thursday).
• Each Board member must chair or serve on at least one committee (Governance, Outreach, Development, Finance, Personnel, Social Justice, Youth, Conference, or Programming). Committee work is done online.
• Whenever possible, Board members attend our annual Sharing the Fire Conference, arriving by noon on Thursday to help set up and staying through Sunday afternoon to tear down. The next conference is March 27-30, 2025 in Glens Falls, NY. Board members are responsible for their own travel and conference fees, but scholarships are available.
• Every-other-year, the Board meets in person for a retreat. Lodging expenses are paid by NEST for the Board retreat, but travel expenses are not. The next Board retreat is scheduled for January 10-12, 2025 in Madison, CT.
• Board terms are for three years.
• Board members are asked to make an annual monetary donation of any amount.

If you are interested in volunteering for the NEST Board, please submit your cover letter and resume to nestorytelling@gmail.com.