What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Board of Directors position at JLG Architects?
JLG Architects is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to join our Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a thriving, employee-owned (ESOP) architecture and design firm. As a Board member, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction and supporting a culture of excellence.
Why JLG Architects? Because we work to empower the future of architecture and design, driven by technological solutions that support remote and in-house workforce communication, project lifecycle, conceptual design applications, human resources, and business analysis. Our only criteria for candidates are remarkable talent, a spirit of collaboration, and a desire to help others thrive. At JLG, we challenge you to push boundaries, rethink convention, and put forth new solutions.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Serve as a key member of JLG Architects Board of Directors providing advice and guidance to executive leadership of the firm.
- Act as a thought leader setting strategic vision for the company.
- Offer expertise in scaling businesses and navigating the challenges of organizational growth.
- Provide an external perspective to identify opportunities for growth, market expansion, and innovation.
- May sit on one or multiple board of director committees.
- Attend quarterly meetings, and ad-hoc monthly sessions as required.
- Prepare for and engage thoughtfully with meeting materials to ensure effective contributions.
- Bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)
- Experience scaling companies
- Experience working with organizations of 500 employees
- Strategic, C-suite mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs)
- A/E/C company experience would be beneficial
- Architectural license
EEO statement: JLG Architects will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability status, military service and protected veteran status, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status regarding public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances in any aspect of employment.
JLG Architects is an integrated design firm providing architecture, interiors, planning, and building optimization for projects ranging from new construction to renovation and adaptive reuse. We are driven by a commitment to design that enhances the human experience, and this passion inspires sustainable solutions for our clients, communities, and the environment. As a 100% employee-owned firm, JLG Architects proudly supports the goals of the 2030 Challenge and other industry-leading sustainability initiatives.
Compensation: $5000 Retainer and $1000 per meeting.
Time Commitment: 4 meetings per year. If on a committee, they may meet 1x per month.
