Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee (Volunteers)

CommonWealth Central Credit Union (CommonWealth) is seeking strategic, forward-thinking individuals to join its progressive and high-performing Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee. With a proud history spanning over 65 years and nearly 40,000 members across Santa Clara County and surrounding areas, CommonWealth is dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of our members in the communities we serve.

Candidates must live or work in Santa Clara, San Benito, or Monterey County and share our passion for people-helping-people—a philosophy at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who brings strategic insight, a strong understanding of board governance, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a diverse, mission-driven team. Together, we strive to provide compassionate guidance to help our members enhance their financial well- being. If you’re passionate about empowering families to achieve their financial goals and creating lasting impact for generations to come, we encourage you to apply.

As a board member, you will leverage your expertise in leadership, strategic thinking, and passion for the community. The ideal board member is committed to ensuring the financial safety and soundness of our membership and values contributing to boardroom discussions and decision-making processes. The successful candidate is a strong communicator with solid interpersonal skills, can easily connect with others, and has an appetite and desire to learn about credit unions and enhance their mission.

Essential Functions:

As an active board member, you will be mentored in an onboarding process to:

• Understand the credit union’s strategic vision and targets
• Participate in supporting the strategic vision and targets
• Proactively participate in effective board governance and leadership
• Learn about the products and services and how they benefit members
• Gain knowledge of the credit union’s financials and overall performance

The average board member contributes a minimum of 100 hours a year to board and committee meetings and leadership conferences. You will have opportunities to participate in strategic planning sessions, community events, conferences, and board training seminars.

CommonWealth is committed to fostering an environment of collaboration, celebrating individual uniqueness, and providing opportunities for all to thrive.

Directors are volunteers, and their contributions to the credit union are invaluable. Directors are provided with a health insurance reimbursement allowance, an iPad, and professional development and learning opportunities through numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops.

Current open positions:

• Board of Directors (2 positions open)
• Supervisory Committee(1 position open)

Each position is for a three-year term. Please note that in-person attendance is required for monthly Board meetings held at our San Jose, CA, Headquarters location.

Join our team and take part in the credit union movement of people helping people. We are currently accepting applications through October 31, 2025.