MOSTe Board Member

MOSTe seeks active, committed, and socially engaged members to join our Board of Directors.

The Board's purpose is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with leadership and general promotion and development of MOSTe so as to support the organization's missions and goals.

MOSTe's mission is to mentor and empower girls from underserved areas of Los Angeles County to become the next generation of college-educated women. Our goal is for all our graduating high school seniors to graduate from college within six years. Our vision is to develop women who are confident, career-focused agents of social change.

Major Responsibilities of Board Members:

• Organizational leadership and advisement
• Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees
• Financial management, including approval and oversight of annual budget
• Oversight of program planning and evaluation
• Personnel evaluation and staff development
• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
• Review of organizational and programmatic reports
• Promotion of the organization
• Fundraising and outreach

Members share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of MOSTe. Each member is expected to offer recommendations and advice based on his or her experience and vantage point in the community.

Length of term: Two years, which may be renewed, pending board approval.