What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board of Directors position at Kids' Corps, Inc.?
Our board is a diverse group of leaders, educators, and community members who are dedicated to ensuring every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, has the ability to reach his or her full potential. At Kids’ Corps, we have provided comprehensive Head Start child development programs for at-risk children and their families since 1990. We work with families and our community to address every challenge to school readiness a child may face. Our services include health and developmental screenings, nutritious meals, referrals to community resources and a high-quality preschool program that nurtures each child’s cognitive, physical and social/emotional development. If you desire to make a real difference through board service apply today.
Title: Member, KCI Board of Directors
Reports To: Board President
Term: 2 years
Purpose:
To serve the board as a voting member. To assist in the development and approval of policies, procedures, and regulations that govern the operations of KCI nonprofit. To monitor the finances, programs, and performance of the organization.
Expected Meeting Attendance:
- Regularly attend scheduled meetings (about 10 per year)
- Attend meetings of committees served (about 4/year)
- Attend board retreats, planning sessions, and board development workshops
- Attend and participate in special events
Obligations of the Board:
- Establish policy with the direct involvement of the Policy Council
- Hire, fire (if necessary), supervise and annually evaluate the administrator
- Secure adequate funds, including making an annual personal gift
- Safeguard federal grant funds and resources by establishing effective financial procedures and regularly monitoring accurate financial reports
- Provide overall direction for the organization by creating strategic goals and objectives and monitoring progress in meeting them
Specific Duties:
- Attend meetings, participate and show commitment to board activities
- Serve on an agency self-assessment or advisory committee
- Be well informed and prepared for meetings
- Contribute skills, knowledge and experience when appropriate.
- Listen respectfully to other viewpoints
- Assume leadership roles in all board activities, including fund raising
- Represent the nonprofit to the public, businesses and the community
- Educate yourself about the needs of the people whom KCI serves
