Founding Board Member: Secretary

TITLE: Director of Governance & Board Secretary

LOCATION: US-based remote (Required for legal filing)

WORK SCHEDULE: Volunteer; 5-10 hours per month

EMPLOYMENT/JOB TYPE: Volunteer Officer (Unpaid)

INTERNAL JOB CATEGORY: Board of Directors

DEPARTMENT: Executive/Legal

SUPERVISOR: Board president

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

COMPENSATION: This is a volunteer leadership position.

About Flipping Beaver

A digital-first dance community group (goal becoming a nonprofit) dedicated to democratizing professional technical training for under-resourced artists globally. We bridge the gap between amateur interest and professional-track readiness through a rigorous, three-tier curriculum mapped to National Core Arts Standards (NACS). Our mission is to ensure that world-class technical development is accessible to every talented individual, regardless of their financial or geographic barriers.

About this position

The Director of Governance & Board Secretary is the legal anchor of the organization. This role ensures that governance activities—from formalizing our 501(c)(3) status to monthly meeting minutes—are handled with professional accuracy. You will work directly with the Founder to build the legal framework that allows our mission to operate from a secure, US-based foundation.

Responsibilities Legal & Governance

• Lead the formal 501(c)(3) application process and the drafting of initial corporate bylaws.
• Ensure all organizational activities remain in compliance with federal and state nonprofit regulations.
• Maintain the official corporate records, including state filings, employer identification numbers (EIN), and conflict-of-interest policies.
• Advise the President on board structure and best practices for nonprofit governance.

Board Administration

• Coordinate and schedule monthly virtual board meetings, ensuring all members are notified and provided with agendas.
• Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes, tracking all official board votes and resolutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for legal and administrative inquiries regarding the organization’s status.
• Facilitate the onboarding of future board members and oversee the maintenance of the board handbook.

Requirements

• Experience in U.S. nonprofit law, paralegal services, or corporate governance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize complex legal documentation.
• High level of integrity and discretion regarding sensitive organizational data.
• Passion for arts equity and an interest in scaling digital educational models.
• Comfortable navigating the startup phase of a new organization.
• Ability to commit to a founding-year growth phase (approximately 1 year).

Application Instructions

• Candidates must be physically located in the United States and possess the legal right to work/volunteer in the U.S.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to fulfill the requirements for federal 501(c)(3) filing and the opening of U.S. institutional banking accounts.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply early and are advised to carefully review the job description to ensure they meet the essential requirements and skills we are seeking. To apply, please submit the following:
  1. A professional resume or CV.
  2. A brief cover letter explaining your interest in arts equity and your specific experience related to the role.
• Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Candidates will be informed 2 business days after application deadline. The founder will meet shortlisted candidates for a conversation regarding vision alignment, goals and experience!
• Application deadline: June 15, 2026.