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Organization:
Location: Local Volunteering (in person), Virtual Volunteering (from home)
Address:
6348 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60646
United States

Great For: Great for Families, Great for Groups, Great for Kids, Great for Seniors, Great for Teens, Great for Christians
Service Area(s): Accounting / Finance, Administrative / Office Work, Adult Ministry, Board Member, Business, Children and Youth Ministry, Counseling / Addiction / Recovery, Directly Serving People, Homelessness and Housing, Human Resources / Volunteer Management, Indirectly Serving People, Legal, Management, Prayer Ministry, Sales/Marketing/Public Relations, Social Services
Skills: Business / Marketing Specialist, Counselor, Prayer Minister / Intercessor
Hourly Commitment:
4
Commitment is per:
Day
Number of Positions:
1
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
5
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDENT (DIRECTOR)


AUTHORITY/RESPONSIBILITY:

The Board of Directors is the legal authority for New Flower Ministry.
As a member of the Board, a Director acts in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the organization.

The Chair/President is also responsible and accountable to the membership.


QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Completed two years of Board membership term and have an understanding of parliamentary procedures.


TERM:

The Chair/President serves for a two-year term.


REQUIREMENTS:

Commitment to the work of the organization


Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, programs, and/or personnel


Willingness to serve on at least one committee


Attendance at monthly Board meetings


A time commitment of 5-8 hours per month, (includes Board preparation, meeting, committee and meeting time)


Attendance at Annual General Meeting


Be informed of the services provided by New Flower Ministry and publicly support them


Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board


To foster a positive working relationship with other Board members, and New Flower Ministry staff


Be aware and abstain from any conflict of interest

MAJOR DUTIES:

Establishes overall long and short term goals, objectives and priorities for New Flower Ministry in meeting the needs of the community


Be the primary spokesperson for New Flower Ministry to the media and community at large


Address Annual General Meeting


Chair the Executive Committee


Report to Board on status of major programs


A signing authority on behalf of the Board for financial and legal purposes


Represent the organization to Government and Municipal officials


Provides leadership and direction to the Board


Arrange for Vice to Chair meetings in the absence of the Chair


Represent the _____________________________ at community functions


In conjunction with the Executive Committee set monthly Board meeting agenda


Enhance relationships with other community groups and agencies


In conjunction with the Executive Committee provide guidance and leadership


Ensure Board members receive agenda and minutes in a timely manner


Adhere to general duties outlined in the board member job description

REVIEW/APPROVAL DATE:

Annually review the Chair/President's job description. Recommended changes are presented to the Board for ratification.

Requirements:
You must have excellent people skilss, comment to diversity, have a compassion for victims of childhood sexual trauma. In the future, willing to work with children and teens.

Requirements

You must have excellent people skilss, comment to diversity, have a compassion for victims of childhood sexual trauma. In the future, willing to work with children and teens.

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

Yes

Organizational Statement of Faith:

Yes