Associate Board President

Title: President, GiGi’s NYC Associate Board - Volunteer

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC

106 W 117th Street

New York, NY 10026

Hours: 2-5 hours per week; more during fundraising events. This role will be hybrid, candidate should be local to NYC.  

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC

GiGi’s Playhouse NYC is the only organization in New York City solely dedicated to the development of individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, from birth through adulthood and at every phase of life. We provide therapeutic, educational, social, and creative arts programs and events year-round, at no cost to participants or their families. We empower our diverse participants to be included in the greater community, to be their whole selves as they truly belong, and to make the world a better place. GiGi’s Playhouse NYC offers a supportive and nurturing environment that enables individuals, parents, expecting parents, and families to connect. With our migration to a more virtual world, GiGi’s Playhouse NYC is at the forefront of innovating and delivering online programs for our growing community, all while being completely funded by our generous donors. 

Our vision is to see a world where individuals with Down syndrome have a voice, and are accepted and embraced in their families, schools, and communities, to help improve the world and make it a better place to live, work and prosper.

Role Summary

Seeking a dedicated individual to lead our Associate Board. The individual in this role will collaborate with our National Office, our Board of Directors, other Associate Board members, other Playhouses, staff, volunteers, participants, and families to help promote our programs, events, fundraisings campaigns, and other activities.

Major Responsibilities Include

·       Acquire sufficient knowledge of Down syndrome and the organization to promote its mission and programs and serve as an ambassador for the organization.

·       Consistently attend and lead all monthly Associate Board (AB) meetings (no more than two absences per calendar year).

·       Lead monthly AB meetings: record minutes for all meetings and upload to the NY Drive in a timely manner.

·       Provide strategic direction for the Associate Board (AB).

·       Act as the primary point of contact for the AB.

·       Manage AB committees, providing guidance and direction as needed.

·       Act as the point of contact for articulating volunteer needs.

·       Manage list of projects and action items and ensures timely completion.

·       Manages all key documents and ensures they are uploaded to NY drive and easy to find.

·       Leverage personal and professional network to support GiGi’s NYC.

·       Lead annual Fashion Show: source venue, establish and maintain a mutually agreed upon budget with Board of Directors; source food, clothing, raffle prizes, and drink donations; lead Fashion Show Committee and follow up on all deliverables, holding all committee member accountable; secure event sponsors, sell tickets to event, make follow-up thank you calls to donors; create marketing plan-print and digital, etc.).

·       Assist with our annual Gala as needed.

·       Participate in the process of identifying, cultivating, and recruiting new AB members.

·       Consider all board meetings and board information as confidential. Support publicly all decisions of the board.

·       Complete required paperwork, background check, and required trainings.

·       Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings and provide Committee Report.

Qualifications

•      Ability to utilize Outlook email & calendar, Share Point, meeting platforms such as Zoom, Teams, GoToMeeting.

•      Effective networking skills.

•      Collaborative, problem-solving, open-minded.

•      Strong organizational and time management skills.

•      Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with key stakeholders.

•      Ability to lead and motivate a team of like-minded professionals.

•      Experience with event planning and fundraising.

•      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•      Must commit a minimum of 2 years.

Benefits

•      Work directly with our staff, board of directors, founders, and other high-profile members of our community.

•      Gain experience working with a non-profit.

•      Deepen your understanding of Down syndrome.

•      Become engaged and/or deepen your knowledge of issues affecting the Down syndrome community in a rewarding environment.

General Requirements

All volunteers are expected to be committed to the mission and values of GiGi’s Playhouse NYC, communicate authentic sensitivity to and an understanding of the Down syndrome community, have a positive attitude, and possess a willingness and ability to thrive within a unique environment.

Submission

All interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to nyc@gigisplayhouse.org with the subject line: President, GiGi’s NYC Associate Board.