Volunteer Board Member

Board of Directors of nonprofit corporation is seeking an individual interested in advancing and supporting education by serving as a Board Member. The community school operates in the Columbus area.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with non-profit boards, strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, ability to interpret financial statements or a commitment to learn about the finances of a community school, and sufficient availability to perform Board duties and attend monthly Board meetings.

The Board is committed to fulfilling the school's mission of providing an equitable education in a nurturing learning environment that ensures all students will be successful. Experience in any of the following areas is encouraged, but not required: Finance/Accounting, Education, Legal, Human Resources, Public Health, Marketing and Communication and Strategic Planning.

Board Members are asked to actively participate on the Board and with the goings-on of the school. Board Members may be asked to participate in working groups outside of the Board, attend an annual Board-retreat, and participate in the evaluation of the operations of the school and its leaders.