Our Mission
tSB’s mission is to build community through the power of youth voice. tSB provides mentorship, outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service opportunities for up to 50 high-school-aged BIPOC youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities (low-income, immigrant, refugee, LGBQTIA+, and unhoused) in Washington State.
Youth Board Member Position Summary
Seats Available: 3
As a youth-led organization, we need the participation of youth voices at all levels of our organization. Youth board members support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership and strategic guidance. While day-to-day operations are led by tSB’s staff, the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Board Member responsibilities include:
Board Meetings
▪ Regularly attend and actively participate in all board meetings, held monthly
▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings
▪ Attend the annual Board Member retreat, the annual gala and team-building activities
Committees
▪ Serve on at least one (1) committee and offer to take on special assignments to support strategic goals (ex. Finance, fundraising, risk management, etc.)
- Partner with other board members to ensure respective committee work are carried out
▪ Review agenda and supporting materials prior to meetings
Organizational
▪ Stay informed with the tSB’s mission, services, policies, and programs
▪ Stay informed on developments in the organization’s field
- Assist the Board Chair in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
- Ensure tSB’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities tSB serves
Leadership
- Serve as a trusted member to the Chair in order to develop and implement tSB’s strategic plan
- Review outcomes and metrics created by tSB for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics
- Participate in approving tSB’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Set policy (if necessary) and ensure that the organization has adequate resources to carry out its mission
- Evaluate board effectiveness as a governing body, as a group of volunteers, and as representatives of the community in upholding the public interest served by tSB
Governance
▪ Follow conflict-of-interest and confidentiality policies
- Maintain balance between giving the Executive Director ample room to manage the organization and ensuring ethical standards are upheld
- Ensure that tSB obeys applicable laws and regulations; follows its own bylaws; and that the nonprofit adheres to its stated purpose/mission
Fundraising
- Represent tSB to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
- Solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals for annual contributions that are commensurate with tSB’s financial goals
▪ Support the organization with an annual personal financial contribution and through informing others of the organization’s work
Time commitment
tSB’s Board Members will serve a two-year term and are eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.
Qualifications
This is an extraordinary opportunity for youth leaders who are driven and passionate about community development and would like to gain professional experience. Selected Youth board members will have achieved leadership roles in their communities, clubs and/or schools
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:
- A commitment to and understanding of tSB’s beneficiaries, preferably based on experience
- Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of tSB’s beneficiaries
Service on tSB’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.
