Nonprofit
Board Secretary (Honorary), Madrid
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Description
Keep the Board of United Cultures organised
Organisation: United Cultures
Location: Madrid, Spain. On site, daily, at the United Cultures office in Madrid
Open to: candidates living in Madrid or able to work there daily
Type: Honorary board position
Commitment: Daily, part-time or full-time
Reports to: Chairman of the Board
About United Cultures
United Cultures unites cultures across 269 countries and regions. Registered as a Foundation in the Netherlands (KvK 59854952), with its headquarters in Paris, it is working toward becoming an intergovernmental body by 2030. United Cultures connects cultures, develops their ideas and produces their projects and products. Its next milestone is the First World Cultural Congress in Madrid and the adoption of the Madrid Declaration.
The Role
The Board Secretary organises the work of the Board and is the link between the Board Members and the Royal Secretariat of United Cultures.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare Board meetings: agenda, documents, minutes and resolutions
• Keep the statutory records and registrations of the Foundation up to date
• Handle the correspondence of the Board
• Coordinate between the Board Members and the Royal Secretariat
• Keep the archive of documents and decisions in order
Candidate Profile
• Experience as company secretary, board secretary or executive assistant at board level
• Very well organised, discreet and precise
• Knowledge of Dutch foundation governance is an advantage
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage
What United Cultures Gives You
• A seat on the Board of an international cultural organisation in its founding phase
• Direct influence on its path toward intergovernmental status
• Collaboration with leaders, institutions and cultural representatives in 269 countries and regions
• Invitations to United Cultures events, made possible by our sponsors
Selection Process
1. Expression of interest with CV
2. Confidential conversation with United Cultures
3. Appointment by board resolution
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short letter of motivation to volunteers@unitedcultures.org
Subject: Board Secretary
Location
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Send your CV and a short letter of motivation to volunteers@unitedcultures.org with the subject: Board Secretary.
