Board Member (Secretary)

Ideal Backgrounds

The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable documenting discussions, decisions, and action items during board meetings.

For the Secretary position, strong listening, writing, communication, and organizational skills are especially valuable. We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Have experience or an interest in poetry, literature, independent publishing, or the broader literary arts community.
• Possess strong note-taking, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Are attentive, thoughtful communicators who can accurately capture meeting discussions, decisions, and follow-up items.
• Enjoy collaborative work and are willing to actively participate in board discussions, committee work, and organizational initiatives.
• Bring experience in nonprofit governance, administration, project management, communications, publishing, or related fields (though prior board experience is not required).
• Are passionate about supporting literary arts, fostering creative communities, and helping nonprofit organizations grow and thrive.

Above all, we seek someone who is engaged, reliable, curious, and excited to contribute meaningfully to the organization's ongoing development and success.

In addition to the responsibilities shared by all governing board members, the Secretary will:

• Attend and document quarterly board meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes that capture key discussions, decisions, and action items.
• Maintain accurate board records, meeting minutes, and organizational governance documents.
• Help ensure board communications and documentation are organized and accessible.
• Support effective communication and accountability among board members.