Shelter Movers Job Board
Board Chair (Chair of the Board) - Volunteer
remote
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volunteer . January 28, 2025
---, ---, Canada .
volunteer . January 28, 2025
Description
WHO ARE WE?
Shelter Movers is a national, people-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence. Every year, in collaboration with community partners, and volunteer teams, we contribute over 31,000 hours to support people transitioning to lives free of violence and abuse.
Partnering with Shelter Movers means creating a meaningful impact for families experiencing abuse. It also means showing allyship and playing a tangible role in breaking the cycle of gender-based violence in Canada. We are growing and looking to add caring, compassionate, and competent people to join our team.
PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE
Serving as the leader of the board, the Board Chair provides guidance and oversight to ensure the effective governance for Shelter Movers. Upholding fiduciary responsibilities, and contributing to continuously improving strategic frameworks will help to guide strong decision-making, with the end result of helping more survivors.
YOUR FOCUS
Leadership & Strategy
- Chair board meetings, ensuring discussions are productive, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Partner with leadership and board members to provide strategic input/feedback on the annual strategic plan.
- Ensure the board fulfills its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Participate in recruiting new board members.
- Help to develop and mentor new board members.
- Partner with the SM leadership team when required.
- Maintain a culture of accountability and transparency within the board, and with leadership.
- Manage participation and engagement of all board members.
- Deliver performance feedback to board members where appropriate.
Primary Liaison with CEO
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the CEO.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the board and the CEO.
- Coordinate and deliver annual/ad hoc performance feedback to the CEO.
Advocacy
- Attend SM at key events, serving as a representative and engaging with stakeholders.
- Champion the organization’s mission, vision and programs.
SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
- A passion for the mission of Shelter Movers, and a commitment to its goals.
- Previous experience servicing on a non-profit board.
- Strong understanding of governance, strategic planning, and non-profit operations.
- Ability to dedicate the required time commitment as per ROLE DETAILS, described below.
EXTRA USEFUL SKILLS THAT YOU MAY HAVE
- Previous experience as Board Chair/Vice Chair/Board Secretary.
ROLE DETAILS
- JOB TYPE: Part-time, Volunteer
- LOCATION: Canada,Remote
- COMMITMENT:
- Term is 2 years
- ~15 hours per month
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Participate in committee meetings
- Attend events, as needed
Deadline to Apply: February 26th, 2025
Please apply through the Apply Now button. Emailed applications will not be considered.
Note that the successful candidate will be subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference check.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Shelter Movers is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive internal community. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds without regard to age, colour, race, sex, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family or parental status, genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability.
We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the screening and interview process. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation, by emailing us at kirsten@connect-associates.com