President of the Board of Directors

Position: Board President - Volunteer/non paid

Organization: Missouri Prison Books (MPB)

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Mission: MPB is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that sends

reading material, by request, to incarcerated individuals in Illinois, Indiana,

and Kansas. We believe that access to books is a basic right, and we aim to

ensure that every person in prison has the opportunity to read, learn, and

engage with the world beyond their confinement.

Role Responsibilities: We are seeking a leader who is strongly committed to

our mission, is willing to guide the strategic direction of our program, and will

help support fundraising efforts in a team-oriented context. The Board

President works closely with the five members of the board, as well as our

Executive Director, to further the mission of the organization. As a team, we

put great emphasis on collaborative work, and welcome everyone’s skills and

contributions.

Commitment: 5-8 hrs/month * 2 board meetings/year * 3-year term

What we offer: Serving as our Board President offers a great opportunity for

non-profit leadership in terms of both professional growth and personal

satisfaction. It is a chance to work with a dedicated group of board members,

as well as our Executive Director, to help shape the future of the organization

and to champion a cause you believe in.

Contact: Please contact our Executive Director if you are interested in the

position at moprisonbooks@gmail.com

Website: missouriprisonbooks.org

Instagram: @moprisonbooks