🏡 Join Our Board of Directors
Help lead the mission of Habitat for Humanity Southeast B.C.
🧭 Position Overview
Position: Director
Accountable to: Board of Directors
Term: 2 years (with option to renew, per bylaws)
As a Director on our Board, you’ll help guide the strategic direction of Habitat for Humanity Southeast B.C., a registered Canadian charity and proud affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada and Habitat for Humanity International.
This leadership role comes with purpose—working to ensure families across the Kootenays and Boundary regions have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
🎯 Our Mission
We bring communities together to help families build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership.
💼 Your Role & Responsibilities
As a Director, you’ll serve in a position of trust and leadership, helping to:
- Provide strategic oversight on policies, finances, programs, and planning
- Participate in monthly board meetings and assigned committees
- Approve budgets and review key decisions affecting the organization
- Support and evaluate the Executive Director as part of leadership governance
- Engage in fundraising, advocacy, and community relations
- Foster strong relationships with fellow board members, staff, volunteers, and the public
- Help review and maintain board policies, structure, and bylaws as needed
- Uphold Habitat’s values of equity, collaboration, and impact
📅 Term of Service & Commitment
Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting and serve a minimum two-year term, with the option to renew based on Habitat Southeast B.C.’s bylaws.
Directors may step down at the end of their term or continue according to renewal procedures outlined in our bylaws.
We ask Directors to:
- Attend monthly board meetings and serve on committees
- Participate in the Annual General Meeting, membership meetings, and special events
- Stay engaged and informed about Habitat’s ongoing work and strategic goals
🧠 Skills & Experience We Value
While not all are required, we welcome individuals with experience in:
- Nonprofit or corporate governance
- Finance, HR, or strategic planning
- Community development or advocacy
- Fundraising, marketing, or communications
- Passion for Habitat’s mission and values
📇 Key Relationships & Collaboration
| Contact | Purpose of Contact |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Board | Collaborate to support the Chair in fulfilling board responsibilities. |
| Executive Committee | Uphold and help implement the decisions of the Executive Committee. Serve as a member when requested. |
| Board of Directors | Actively participate in decision-making and help shape Habitat Southeast B.C.’s strategic direction. |
| Executive Director | Serve as an advisor when requested. Assist with goal setting and participate in performance evaluations. |
| Community | Represent Habitat in the region to inspire continued donations, funding, and volunteer engagement. |
| Habitat Volunteers | Help foster a strong volunteer community by ensuring volunteers feel valued and connected to the mission. |
🌍 Where We Work
We serve families across the Boundary and Kootenay regions of British Columbia—from Rock Creek to Alberta, and from Golden to the U.S. border.
👋 Ready to Learn More?
We’d love to connect with you! If you’re interested in joining the Board or learning more about the role, reach out to:
📧 Neil Coburn, Board Chair
✉️ board.chair@hfhsebc.org