The Minnesota Association for Environmental Education is seeking new board members.
We are accepting application on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until the right candidate is found. People of color strongly encouraged to apply..
Duties of a board member:
The MAEE board is made up of 10-12 directors. Board members must 18 years of age or older. Each volunteer board member serves a term of two years, with no more than three consecutive terms. Though workloads will vary depending on season and assigned duties, current board members estimate that an average of 5 hours/week is needed to complete their board duties. Duties of a board member include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare for and attend board meetings, held once every other month, plus one two-day board retreat in March or April.
- Attend the annual conference and contribute a silent auction item.
- Help with the annual fund and make a small personal donation to MAEE.
- Complete committee work in a timely fashion. Committees include Communications, Events, Advocacy and Equity, Scholarships, and Fundraising.
- Help to recruit new board members based on the current needs of the board.
- Advocate for MAEE and support our mission:
“MAEE supports and advances environmental education (EE) throughout the state to strengthen the role of education as a solution to our pressing environmental and societal challenges.”
The role of a nonprofit board:
The board of directors sets the strategic direction of the organization, manages finances, fundraises for the organization, represents the organization, and monitors and evaluates the activities of the organization.
Benefits to board membership:
Benefits of joining the MAEE board include:
(1) making an impact on environmental education in the state of Minnesota;
(2) increasing your professional network; and
(3) developing skills and talents within your area of interest on the board.
MAEE will give you timely information, a board orientation, mutual trust and respect, recognition for accomplishments, and use of your talents.
Who makes a good board member?
MAEE is looking for board members who are passionate about supporting and advancing environmental education. In addition, we are looking for people with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, EE legislation and policy, marketing, accounting, management, conference planning, or any forms of EE (formal, non-formal) not currently represented on the board.
Current board member positions available:
Communications Committee: We are currently looking for someone with a strong communications/social media background to join our Communications Committee. This potential candidate will need to be comfortable working mostly independently on committee duties such as planning and producing content for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, creating advertising material, spearheading fundraising campaigns, and contributing to the monthly newsletter and blog. Ideal candidates will have also have experience with WordPress, Google Drive, and Adobe/Canva or willingness to learn.
Treasurer: We are currently seeking candidates with experience using QuickBooks to assist with and eventually take over the duties of treasurer. This position includes keeping our books and bank accounts up to date, working with the fundraising committee, maintaining the board budget, and preparing and sending checks on time. The ideal candidate has bookkeeping/QuickBooks experience, works well independently, and can meet deadlines. Experience with Environmental Education is not required, but an interest in the environment and conservation would be helpful.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to maeeinfo@gmail.com.
Board Member
Posted: June 11, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Minnesota Association for Environmental Education
The Minnesota Association for Environmental Education is seeking new board members.
We are accepting application on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until the right candidate is found. People of color strongly encouraged to apply..
Duties of a board member:
The MAEE board is made up of 10-12 directors. Board members must 18 years of age or older. Each volunteer board member serves a term of two years, with no more than three consecutive terms. Though workloads will vary depending on season and assigned duties, current board members estimate that an average of 5 hours/week is needed to complete their board duties. Duties of a board member include, but are not limited to, the following:
“MAEE supports and advances environmental education (EE) throughout the state to strengthen the role of education as a solution to our pressing environmental and societal challenges.”
The role of a nonprofit board:
The board of directors sets the strategic direction of the organization, manages finances, fundraises for the organization, represents the organization, and monitors and evaluates the activities of the organization.
Benefits to board membership:
Benefits of joining the MAEE board include:
(1) making an impact on environmental education in the state of Minnesota;
(2) increasing your professional network; and
(3) developing skills and talents within your area of interest on the board.
MAEE will give you timely information, a board orientation, mutual trust and respect, recognition for accomplishments, and use of your talents.
Who makes a good board member?
MAEE is looking for board members who are passionate about supporting and advancing environmental education. In addition, we are looking for people with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, EE legislation and policy, marketing, accounting, management, conference planning, or any forms of EE (formal, non-formal) not currently represented on the board.
Current board member positions available:
Communications Committee: We are currently looking for someone with a strong communications/social media background to join our Communications Committee. This potential candidate will need to be comfortable working mostly independently on committee duties such as planning and producing content for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, creating advertising material, spearheading fundraising campaigns, and contributing to the monthly newsletter and blog. Ideal candidates will have also have experience with WordPress, Google Drive, and Adobe/Canva or willingness to learn.
Treasurer: We are currently seeking candidates with experience using QuickBooks to assist with and eventually take over the duties of treasurer. This position includes keeping our books and bank accounts up to date, working with the fundraising committee, maintaining the board budget, and preparing and sending checks on time. The ideal candidate has bookkeeping/QuickBooks experience, works well independently, and can meet deadlines. Experience with Environmental Education is not required, but an interest in the environment and conservation would be helpful.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to maeeinfo@gmail.com.
The Minnesota Association for Environmental Education is seeking new board members.
We are accepting application on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until the right candidate is found. People of color strongly encouraged to apply..
Duties of a board member:
The MAEE board is made up of 10-12 directors. Board members must 18 years of age or older. Each volunteer board member serves a term of two years, with no more than three consecutive terms. Though workloads will vary depending on season and assigned duties, current board members estimate that an average of 5 hours/week is needed to complete their board duties. Duties of a board member include, but are not limited to, the following:
“MAEE supports and advances environmental education (EE) throughout the state to strengthen the role of education as a solution to our pressing environmental and societal challenges.”
The role of a nonprofit board:
The board of directors sets the strategic direction of the organization, manages finances, fundraises for the organization, represents the organization, and monitors and evaluates the activities of the organization.
Benefits to board membership:
Benefits of joining the MAEE board include:
(1) making an impact on environmental education in the state of Minnesota;
(2) increasing your professional network; and
(3) developing skills and talents within your area of interest on the board.
MAEE will give you timely information, a board orientation, mutual trust and respect, recognition for accomplishments, and use of your talents.
Who makes a good board member?
MAEE is looking for board members who are passionate about supporting and advancing environmental education. In addition, we are looking for people with experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, EE legislation and policy, marketing, accounting, management, conference planning, or any forms of EE (formal, non-formal) not currently represented on the board.
Current board member positions available:
Communications Committee: We are currently looking for someone with a strong communications/social media background to join our Communications Committee. This potential candidate will need to be comfortable working mostly independently on committee duties such as planning and producing content for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, creating advertising material, spearheading fundraising campaigns, and contributing to the monthly newsletter and blog. Ideal candidates will have also have experience with WordPress, Google Drive, and Adobe/Canva or willingness to learn.
Treasurer: We are currently seeking candidates with experience using QuickBooks to assist with and eventually take over the duties of treasurer. This position includes keeping our books and bank accounts up to date, working with the fundraising committee, maintaining the board budget, and preparing and sending checks on time. The ideal candidate has bookkeeping/QuickBooks experience, works well independently, and can meet deadlines. Experience with Environmental Education is not required, but an interest in the environment and conservation would be helpful.
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to maeeinfo@gmail.com.