Board of Director

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) Board of Directors’, directors role is a volunteer (unpaid) leadership role that serves as a member of the organization’s Board.

Summary of Role: The Director role involves guiding the strategic direction of the organization, supporting its mission, and ensuring effective governance. Ideal candidates will bring a strong background in management, social work, or related fields, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. As a Board Member, this role plays a vital role in shaping programs, fostering community engagement, and promoting organizational growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and governance to ensure organizational effectiveness and sustainability
• Participate actively in board meetings, committees, and organizational planning sessions
• Assist in fundraising efforts, including leveraging social media platforms and community networks
• Support volunteer management initiatives, including campus recruitment and volunteer training & development
• Utilize tools such as Salesforce for donor tracking and relationship management
• Promote the organization’s mission through public speaking engagements and community outreach
• Oversee social media management to enhance visibility and engagement
• Supervise staff or volunteers involved in program delivery or administrative functions
• Contribute to policy development, program evaluation, and organizational compliance

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Proven experience in management, social work, or nonprofit leadership
• Strong background in volunteer management, recruiting, and training & development
• Experience with Salesforce, or similar CRM platforms is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in campus recruitment or community outreach initiatives
• Supervising experience with teams or volunteers in a social work or organizational setting
• Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to represent the organization confidently
• Leadership experience with a track record of motivating teams and managing projects effectively
• Familiarity with social media management strategies for nonprofit organizations
• Prior involvement in social work or community service roles is preferred

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or accounting or a related field.
• Experience serving in a Board of Directors role is preferred.

Background Check: Must successfully pass the required background check (at no cost to applicants).

Commitment:

Commitment: 4-6 hours monthly. Attendance at board meetings every 2nd Monday monthly.

Term: This is a 3-year term position.