Position Description: Director
Accountable to: Board of Directors
Description: The Board of Directors is the legal authority for a Habitat for Humanity affiliate. 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 Habitat for Humanity South East BC. A Director is fully informed on strategic organizational matters and actively participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy.
Expected Commitment:
- Remain active for a minimum of two years.
- Attend monthly Board and assigned committee meetings
Term of Service:
Directors are elected by the membership at an Annual General Meeting. Directors serve for a two year term. Directors may be released at the end of the elected term by resigning, or may continue as per Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC’s bylaws.
Responsibilities:
- Commitment to the work of Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC.
- Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board Governance: policy, finance, programs, personnel, and advocacy.
- Willingness to serve on committees.
- Attendance and active participation in monthly Board meetings.
- Attendance at the Annual General Meetings.
- Attendance at membership meetings.
- Support of special events.
- Monitor all Board policies.
- Review the Board’s structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments.
- Participate in the development of Habitat for Humanity- Southeast BC’s organizational plan and annual review.
- Approve Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC budget(s).
- Approve the hiring and release of the Executive Director, including the Executive Director’s employment contract, based on the recommendations of the Chair of the Board.
- Support and participate in evaluating the Executive Director.
- Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, and the community to enhance Habitat for Humanity South East BC’s mission.
- Plays a lead role in supporting fundraising activities.
Contacts |
Purpose of Contact |
Chair of the Board |
Assist the Chair in Board functions |
Executive Committee |
Support the decisions of the Executive committee and serve on the Committee as required and requested. |
Board of Directors |
Act as a member of the Board of Directors in determining strategic direction for Habitat for Humanity South East BC. |
Executive Director |
When requested by the Board, act as an advisor to the Executive Director. Assist in setting goals and objectives for the Executive Director and in providing performance management reviews |
Community Relations |
Represent Habitat for Humanity- South East BC in dealings with the regional community to encourage the spirit of continued donations, funding, and volunteerism for the attainment of the mission and goals of Habitat. |
Habitat Volunteers |
Ensure the volunteer base of Habitat for Humanity South East BC feels that they are a useful part of the organization and are making a contribution to the success and mission of Habitat for Humanity South East BC. |
Interested in finding out more?
Email our Board Chair, Neil Coburn;