Volunteer Board Member – Treasurer

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a meaningful impact on a nonprofit animal rescue? We want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Board Member – Treasurer to join the leadership team at Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation.

How You Will Contribute:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial policies, reporting, and organizational budget guidance.
• Ensure accurate tracking of donations, expenditures, and reserves.
• Collaborate with board members to implement financial controls and organizational policies.
• Support long-term financial sustainability and planning.

Immediate Ownership:

• Owns high-level oversight of organizational financial management in collaboration with leadership and operational staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting or leading executive-level leadership in a nonprofit, animal welfare organization, or similar sector.
• Proven experience in nonprofit finance, accounting, or organizational oversight.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior board or nonprofit leadership experience in a 501(c)(3) or similar organization a plus.
• Must reside in California.
• Must be willing to support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

Commitment Details:

• This is a volunteer board position.
• Expected to participate in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly board meetings initially, transitioning to quarterly meetings as the board and operations stabilize.
• Support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

How to Apply:

Please send an email to board@chesterscorner.org with your resume and a short introduction of yourself and why you are interested in joining Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation as a board member. Please be sure to put the title “Volunteer Board Member – Treasurer” in the subject line of your email.

Additional Notes:

• This is a volunteer role; no compensation will be provided.
• Residency in the Bay Area is preferred for occasional in-person coordination.