Board Member

4 weeks ago

Richmond, Canada Chimo Community Services Full time

**Position Title**:Board Member

**Date of Posting**:August 29, 2023

**Posting Date**:August 29, 2023

**Closing Date**:September 13,2023

**Overview**:
Chimo Community Services Society (Chimo) is a Richmond-based charitable organization, committed to serving individuals in crisis with compassionate support, absolute respect and dignity. For nearly 50 years, our integrated services and programs along with our dedicated team of professionals and volunteers have been able to consistently support and assist our clients to find a safe and structured plan out of their crisis.

We are currently seeking individuals who can bring the following expertise and/or lived experience to our Board of Directors:

- Accounting/Auditing
- Advocacy & Community Relations
- Marketing/Fundraising/Communications
- Government/Public Sector
- Legal
- Housing (development, non-profit)
- Human Resources

**Mandate**:
The Board of Directors are together responsible for establishing appropriate organizational governance and risk management strategies that ensure the promotion of Chimo’s mission, the achievement of its strategic objectives, the protection of its assets, and the sustainable long-term growth and viability of its programs and services. Directors ensure that the affairs of the organization are conducted in accordance with approved policies, by-laws and the principles of good governance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide strategic direction to Chimo and leverage knowledge, expertise, connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve Chimo’s mission and goals.
- Oversee the performance of the Executive Director.
- Ensure the development and execution of a strong strategic plan, providing solid counsel and input to the strategic direction of Chimo.
- Oversee financial and risk management, ensuring the continued financial integrity and sustainability of Chimo.
- Influence, at both the individual and community level, to positively contribute to advancing the reputation and brand of Chimo.
- Review and maintain Chimo’s governance and operating policies and procedures.
- Model, support, and promote a culture of high performance, ethical behavior, accountability, transparency, and open communication.

**Accountability**:
Directors are accountable to the Chair of the Board as well as to each other.

**Expectations**:

- Eagerly contribute their specific expertise to the Board of Directors.
- Maintain the highest standards of personal honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
- Act solely in the best interest of Chimo, in full compliance with the conflict-of-interest policy.
- Participate in an orientation to fully understand the issues related to Chimo and to become fully knowledgeable about the organization’s policies and operations.
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with others in a positive team environment.
- Make the necessary time commitment to fully execute responsibilities.
- Participate as an active member of the Board and Board committees.
- Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Chimo.
- Represent the Board and promote Chimo in the community whenever asked.

**Commitment**:

- Prepare for and attend Board and Committee meetings, actively participating in discussions and decisions as follows:

- Monthly 3-hour meetings of the Board of Directors in Richmond or by videoconference, typically in the early evening of the third Wednesday of each month (except July, August and December),
- Attend a minimum of 7 of the 9 monthly regular Board meetings,
- Attend any Special Board meetings, which are rarely more than once a year,
- Attend an annual half to 1 day retreat (typically on a Saturday),
- Preparation for Board and committee meetings is essential and should be factored into the overall time commitment expected from Board members.
- Participate actively on at least one Board committee, which could involve an additional 2-5 hours per month depending on the committee. Total monthly time commitment averages 8-10 hours.

**How to apply**:
Thank you for your interest.

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-13

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