Board Chair - Girls Education International

Girls Education International seeks a passionate, committed, and qualified individual to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors. Girls Education International (Girls Ed) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, registered in Colorado, USA.

ABOUT US

• Mission: Girls Ed expands and supports educational opportunities for girls and young women in remote and developing communities around the world.
• Approach: We partner with community-based organizations that lead interventions targeting specific challenges girls face, with long-term impact and scale in mind.
• Strategic Plan: We are currently updating our 5-year strategic plan with program impact and organizational health in mind.
• Leadership: The chair partners closely with the executive director as co-leads to ensure Girls Ed meets its mission, while fostering a vibrant and engaged board.
• Culture: We intentionally cultivate a highly collaborative, inviting, positive, and engaged team culture.
• Operations: We are a virtual, volunteer working board with a volunteer executive director. Our annual budget is $45,000. We schedule meetings to accommodate USA time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific).

ABOUT YOU

This position requires deep dedication, superior organizational skills, follow-through, and visionary thinking balanced with patience. The ideal candidate comes with nonprofit board experience, compassionate and strong leadership skills, and a commitment to contributing 4–5 hours per week, including attending and/or facilitating 2–3 virtual meetings monthly.

To be successful as the chair of the Girls Education International Board of Directors, you should have strong leadership and communication skills; the ability to motivate, support, and collaborate with team members; and experience with strategic planning and execution.

Skills & Qualifications

• B.A./B.S (preferred)
• 4+ years experience with nonprofit boards and/or board governance
• Demonstrated interest in and dedication to the mission and vision of Girls Ed
• Inspiring team leader and collaborative team player
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership and DEI principles
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations and financial management
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising and development
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Cross-cultural communication competence and sensitivity
• Facilitation and meeting management
• Tech proficiency for virtual leadership