Board of Directors & Advisory Board Volunteer Opportunities - Beyond the Hard Hat

Beyond the Hard Hat is a nonprofit dedicated to preparing individuals for sustainable careers in the construction and skilled trades industries. Through hands-on vocational training, industry certifications, and workforce readiness programs, we connect underserved community members with pathways to living (high) -wage employment in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country.

We are building a leadership team that brings deep construction industry knowledge, workforce development experience, and a commitment to economic equity. If you've built a career in the trades, or helped others do so we want you at the table.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.beyondthehardhat.org.

Executive Officers - Board of Directors

Board President/Chair

The Board President is the chief volunteer leader of the organization and serves as the primary liaison between the board and the Executive Director. The President leads the full board, sets the tone for governance culture, and ensures the organization remains mission-focused, financially sound, and strategically positioned for growth.

Vice President/Co-Chair

The Vice President supports the Board President and is prepared to assume presidential responsibilities when needed. This role often leads a key committee and serves as a development pipeline for future board leadership.

Secretary

The Secretary ensures the board operates with transparency, accuracy, and legal compliance through careful management of official records, meeting documentation, and organizational filings. This role is essential to the board's accountability and institutional memory.

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves as the board's chief financial steward, overseeing the organization's fiscal health and ensuring that resources are managed responsibly and in alignment with the mission. This role requires financial literacy and a commitment to transparency.

Board Member

Board Members are the foundation of organizational governance. They bring diverse expertise from construction and skilled trades to finance, law, marketing, and community development; collectively holding fiduciary responsibility for the organization's mission, resources, and impact.

Advisory Committee Member - Board Support

Advisory Committee Member

Advisory Board Members are experienced construction industry professionals, trade specialists, workforce educators, and community leaders who provide strategic guidance, industry insight, and network support. This role carries no legal or fiduciary responsibility, however, the role is designed for high-impact contributors who want to help shape programs and open doors without the full demands of board governance.