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Published 12/17/25 5:56PM

Board Member — Governance, Compliance, or Nonprofit Finance

Youth Ideas at Work
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Low to moderate (quarterly meetings + occasional review)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Economic Development, International Relations, Research & Social Science, Science & Technology
    Benefits:
    Training Provided

    Description

    Role Summary

    Youth Ideas at Work (YIAW) is seeking a mission-aligned Board Member to provide governance, compliance, and fiduciary oversight as the organization enters a grant-funded growth and launch phase.

    This is a governance role, not an operational or management position.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic governance and organizational oversight
    • Support fiduciary and compliance responsibilities
    • Review and approve key policies, budgets, and governance documents
    • Strengthen YIAW’s credibility with funders, partners, and institutions
    • Participate in board meetings and governance reviews

    Ideal Background

    • Nonprofit governance or board service
    • Grant-funded organizations or foundations
    • Compliance, audit, finance, or risk management
    • Legal, public sector, or institutional experience

    Time Commitment

    • Low to moderate (quarterly meetings + occasional review)

    Why Join

    • Help guide a global youth innovation nonprofit at a critical stage
    • Support youth in AI, cybersecurity, creativity, and wellbeing
    • Provide high-impact expertise without operational burden

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    244 5th Avenue, Suite D239, New York, New York, US
    Suite D239

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    If you’re interested in this opportunity, please email the following to recruitment@yiaw.org:

    • Your resume (or LinkedIn profile)
    • A brief note (2–3 sentences) sharing why you’re interested and how your experience aligns
    All fields are required
    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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