Board Members

We're seeking dedicated board members who can commit to monthly board and committee meetings and take an active role in the organization as we work through our new strategic plan. The board term is two years.

An effective board member brings:

• Knowledge of and experience with nonprofit board governance best practices

• Regularly attends board and committee meetings.

• Makes serious commitment to participate actively in committee work.

• Volunteers for and willingly accepts assignments and completes them thoroughly and on time.

• Stays informed about board and committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports.

• Gets to know other committee and board members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus. 

• Is an active participant in the board’s and committee's annual evaluation and planning efforts.

• Cooperates fully in achieving the organization’s financial goals, by making a personally meaningful financial contribution and participating in annual fundraising efforts.

Special Skills:

We are particularly seeking individuals who have the following experience:

• Representative of or connected to communities in the Central District and South Seattle.

• Legal

• Human Resources

For More Information:

Carmen D'Arcangelo Page, Interim Executive Director (carmenp@greenplatespecial.org)