Board member for the AchieveKids Technology Committee

AchieveKids is looking for board member candidates with interest in joining the Technology Committee as their committee to support. Specifically, we are interested in candidates with experience in IT Operations, such as managing an organization’s hardware and software, network administration, or telecom services. Experience with maintaining proprietary software (at AchieveKids’, the proprietary software is for student goal tracking) would be a plus.

Expectations of AchieveKids Board Members:

• Provide management oversight responsibility for the operations and financial integrity of the organization
• Monitor the effectiveness of the agency’s delivery of services
• Increase community awareness of the agency
• Provide strategic direction and insight to the management team through committee participation and other task force activities as requested
• Serve a three-year term

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and attend nine board meetings annually, including one board retreat
• Serve on one committee (specifically, the Technology Committee)
• Share commitment and passion for AchieveKids’ mission, vision, and values
• Promote AchieveKids in the community, including announcing events and programs to people in one’s personal and professional network
• Support and participate in fundraising activities for AchieveKids
• Make a meaningful annual cash donation, to the best of his/her ability, that shows passion and commitment to AchieveKids
• Serve as a board officer or committee chair (eventually, not immediately upon joining the board)

If you are interested in pursuing this volunteer opportunity, please contact Kathy Kriese at klkriese@yahoo.com and share your LinkedIn profile URL or resume.