Member of the Board of Directors (Volunteer)

at  Community Living Cambridge

Since 1954, Community Living Cambridge has been serving adults with developmental disabilities. The Agency is a progressive, community-based organization dedicated to creating opportunities to support people with disabilities to realize their citizenship, aspirations and life opportunities.
Community Living Cambridge operates with a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of a maximum of thirteen (13) Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for and has control of all the governance and policies of the Corporation. The term of office is for 3 years.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Regularly attends board meetings, Committee meetings and emergency meetings as required. Currently there are a minimum of 10 Board meetings per year with a potential for special board meetings.
• As a Director you must make a commitment to participate actively within a committee
• Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
• Stays informed about committee matters, prepares themselves well for meetings, and reviews and comments on minutes and reports
• Actively participates with other committee members and builds a collegial working relationship that contributes to consensus
• Participates in fund raising for the organization
• Reviews and has an awareness of the current bylaws of the corporation
• Completes all requirements to maintain the corporation’s compliance with standards as prescribed by the funder

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• A background in accounting, law, marketing, fundraising, real estate and community or city development is an asset
• A commitment to and understanding of the primary stakeholders and beneficiaries of Community Living Cambridge, preferably based on current knowledge or experience
• Well-developed communication skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships and persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, professionalism, collaboration, and a passion for improving the lives of the citizens of Cambridge who have a developmental disability
• Previous board or governance experience is an asset
• Readiness to take part in committee roles
• Strong strategic acumen
• Support the Executive Director in growing the organization and services to improve continually the supports received by people and to expand the reach of the organization’s service to adults with developmental disabilities on wait lists
• May not be an employee, or immediate family member of said employee of the Corporation or affiliates.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be a member in good standing of the Corporation

Please refer the Job description for details