Board Member

City of Bridges High School (COBHS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit private independent school, seeks passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors for a 2-year term. We are currently looking for a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and General Board Members to help advance our mission and vision as we reimagine education to focus on justice, equity, and real-world learning.

About City of Bridges High School

Founded in 2019, COBHS graduates confident young adults who understand their inherent dignity and worth, are prepared to pursue their passions, and are committed to creating a more just and compassionate world. Our transformative pedagogy emphasizes personalized and integrated learning, real-world experience, student agency, and community engagement.

Open Positions and Responsibilities

Board Chair

• Acts as the principal leader of the Board and ensures alignment with the school’s mission and vision.
• Facilitates board meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and decision-making.
• Works closely with the Head of School to provide strategic leadership and oversight.
• Serves as the primary representative of the Board to the community and key stakeholders.

Vice Chair

• Supports the Chair and assumes leadership duties in their absence.
• Assists with strategic planning, meeting facilitation, and goal-setting initiatives.
• Works closely with the Chair and Executive Director to ensure smooth operations of the Board.

Secretary

• Maintains accurate records of all Board meetings, including minutes and attendance.
• Ensures that Board documents are organized and accessible to members.
• Oversees official correspondence on behalf of the Board as needed.

Treasurer

• Oversees the financial health of the organization, including budget review and approval as well as the review of monthly financial statements.
• Provides financial reports to the Board and ensures compliance with nonprofit financial regulations.
• Works with staff and financial advisors to manage audits, tax filings, and financial planning.

General Board Members

• Contribute expertise to guide COBHS in achieving its goals.
• Serve on committees, participate in fundraising efforts, and promote the school within the community.
• Attend monthly Board meetings and engage actively in discussions and initiatives.

Expectations for All Board Members

• Understand and support COBHS’s mission, vision, and values.

• Participate in establishing and achieving long- and short-term goals for the school.

• Act as ambassadors, promoting COBHS positively in the community.

• Foster collaborative and respectful relationships with other Board Members and staff.

• Attend board meetings. 

• Support COBHS’s fundraising initiatives in alignment with the school’s needs.

Qualifications

• A deep interest in reimagining education, particularly through experiential, justice-focused learning.

• Commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in educational spaces.

• Expertise in governance, fundraising, grant writing, compliance and risk management is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of interest answering the questions below and a resume to nominating@cobhs.org. 

We look forward to welcoming dynamic and passionate individuals to our team to help shape the future of education.

• What motivates you to join the Board of Directors at City of Bridges High School, and how do you envision contributing to the school's mission and growth?

• In what ways do your professional expertise, personal experiences, and core values align with the mission and vision of City of Bridges High School? How do you see yourself advancing our commitment to justice, equity, and transformative education?