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Published 16 days ago

Volunteer Treasurer for Petaluma Urban Chat

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Petaluma, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    This is a flexible, volunteer role (typically a few hours per week/month, heavier around reporting deadlines) . It's largely independent and asynchronous, with periodic check-ins with the board.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Climate Change, Economic Development, Housing & Homelessness, Transportation
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    About Petaluma Urban Chat

    Petaluma Urban Chat is a community organization dedicated to advancing thoughtful, people-centered urbanism in Petaluma — from walkability and housing to public space and civic engagement. We bring together residents, volunteers, elected officials, and urbanism enthusiasts who want to see Petaluma grow into a more connected, vibrant, and livable city.

    The Opportunity

    We're looking for a volunteer Treasurer to help keep Petaluma Urban Chat's finances organized, transparent, and on track. This is a foundational role for our organization — you'll be the person who makes sure we always know where we stand financially, so the board and team can make good decisions and stay accountable to our members and donors.

    This is a great fit for someone who's comfortable with basic bookkeeping and has a good head for numbers. You don't need an accounting degree or professional finance background — just reliability, attention to detail, and a willingness to keep things current.

    What You'll Do

    • Track income and expenses, keeping the books current and accurate
    • Pay vendors and process reimbursement requests in a timely manner
    • Prepare simple, easy-to-understand financial summaries for the board and team
    • Help with light budgeting and financial planning as the organization grows
    • Keep on top of filing and reporting needs, so we stay in good standing

    What We're Looking For

    • Comfortable with basic bookkeeping (tracking transactions, reconciling accounts, organizing records)
    • A good head for numbers — no accounting degree or professional certification required
    • Reliable and detail-oriented, with a habit of keeping things current rather than letting them pile up
    • Comfortable working independently and communicating clearly and asynchronously with the board
    • Interest in local civic engagement, urbanism, or community organizing is a plus

    Why This Role

    • A meaningful, behind-the-scenes way to support Petaluma Urban Chat's mission
    • Direct visibility into how a nonprofit board operates and makes decisions
    • Flexible schedule that fits around other work or commitments
    • Opportunity to work alongside an engaged board, active volunteers, and members who care about Petaluma's future

    Visit urbanchat.org to learn more about our organization. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Petaluma, CA
    Associated Location

    Hybrid

    Petaluma, CA, USA

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