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Board Of Directors Open Seat Descriptions

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE LIAISON

The role of the Communications Committee is to Promote collaboration and networking among individuals and organizations that support green building practices, and provide a comprehensive resource for green building information via the website.

The Communications Committee Liaison will:
• Shape the public face of the organization
• Position requires a time commitment upwards of 5+ hours per week
• Responsible for tracking the progress of the Communications Committee through frequent communication with the Committee Chair to inform the Directors, and relaying the strategic direction of the Directors back to the Committee Chair
• Major focus this year is the redevelopment of the organizations website and recruiting volunteers
• Ideal candidate will have experience in: marketing, public relations, web content management, outreach, and be a team player, work with a board of directors, and be able to respond to things in a timely manner
• Responsible for ensuring that social networking updates for their committee are being sent out on a regular basis.

MEMBERSHIP/SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE LIAISON

The role of the Membership/Sponsorship Committee is to ensure the financial stability and membership base of the organization through recruiting members and encouraging sponsorship donations.

The Membership/Sponsorship Committee Liaison will:
• Be responsible for tracking the progress of the Membership/Sponsorship Committee through frequent communication with the committee chair to inform the Directors and relaying the strategic direction of the directors to the committee chair
• Will serve as the VGBN Board Rep to the Upper Northeast Regional Council of the USGBC for 2010 and 2011– which involves two face to face meetings per year in NE or Upstate NY, monthly conference calls the first Tuesday of each month, travel expenses reimbursed by the USGBC. Familiarity with the United States Green Building Council a must. This position could allow the opportunity to affect USGBC national policy.
• Ideal candidate should have experience in: working in a member based non-profit organization, fundraising, grant writing, membership development, and/or legacy campaigns, comfortable making phone calls to potential sponsors and members, be a team player, work with a board of directors, and be able to respond to things in a timely manner
• Time commitment will vary depending on fundraising schedule
• Responsible for ensuring that social networking updates for their committee are being sent out on a regular basis.

General Requirements for All Board Members
• Attend/Meet 6 times/year – first wed of month
• 3 year term
• Participate in strategic planning/policy making
• Must fulfill a role as either Officer or a liaison to the general circle
• Secure $500 donation
• Strive to work for a company that is a USGBC member or have your current employer join the USGBC.
• Regular attendance at all meetings required either in person or over the phone
• Have all reports prepared in time to be included in the Board Meeting Agenda
• Actively recruit new members and volunteers
• The Executive Committee, made up of the board officers, makes decisions about VGBN employees and consultants with advice from the full Board.

Email Resume and Letter of Interest to Board Secretary, Rhiannon Johnson, by February 22, 2010. Elections will be conducted at the closed Board Meeting on March 3, 2010.

rhiannonbjohnson@gmail.com

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