The ReBuilding Center is seeking individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors!
The mission of the ReBuilding Center is to build community resilience by ensuring access to affordable reclaimed home improvement materials, reuse education, and repair skills so people can be self-sufficient and reduce waste.
Our organization has been supporting and promoting reuse and repair since 1997. We have a current budget of $1.5M, a staff of 20, a 45,000+ sq. ft. retail warehouse full of reclaimed building materials and household goods, an education department teaching repair and building skills, and a strong commitment to racial equity. We envision a world in which reuse and repair are widely acknowledged as key movers toward climate justice, racial justice, and affordable housing.
We are looking for up to five additional Board members who are invested in racial equity, climate justice, and community resilience, and who live into our values of sustainability, respect, inclusion, scrappiness, and fun. Our Board is comprised of up to 15 people and is currently a passionate group of individuals who work toward our success and follow through on their commitment to full participation and engagement in support of the ReBuilding Center’s mission.
Board members serve two-year terms, starting in January of each year.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE
Our Board is responsible for:
determining the mission and purposes of the organization
selecting, evaluating, and supporting the Executive Director
strategic and organizational planning
ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
fundraising and resource development
monitoring the ReBuilding Center’s programs and services
enhancing the ReBuilding Center’s public image
assessing its own performance as the governing body of the ReBuilding Center
EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Each individual board member is expected to:
know and understand the mission, policies, programs, and needs of the ReBuilding Center
monitor the organization’s financial position
serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization, racial justice, and climate justice
identify and assist in securing financial resources and partnerships to advance the ReBuilding Center’s mission
give a meaningful personal financial donation
prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in at least 5 board and 5 committee meetings per year
participate fully in one or more committees
Candidates from communities most impacted by climate injustice are encouraged to apply.
At this time, the ReBuilding Center is seeking individuals with particular experience in retail, marketing and communications, reuse, strategic planning, and community engagement.
To apply, complete the ReBuilding Center Board of Directors application by September 15, 2020 and we will be in touch!