Board of Directors Member

Job Overview
Seeking dedicated individuals to serve as a nonprofit corporate board members. As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in guiding the organization towards achieving its mission and objectives. This position requires a heart for serving the worldwide community, including, local, state, national, and international communities. Board Members will collaborate with fellow members to propose, review, and oversee organizational rules and strategies, ensure effective program management, and uphold the highest standards of governance.

Work Location: Baton Rouge, LA, USA, and/or remotely. Interviews may be conducted in person and/or virtually. However, due to the nature of the work, the job could require some in person attendance as well as virtual attendance, but is flexible on a case by case basis depending on availabilty and can be done solely virtually if approved at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or Higher in any major, or in lieu the equivalent skills gained by work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Engage in relationship management with stakeholders, including community partners and service users.
• Help fundraise for investors, donations, and grants.
• Participate in the budgeting processes to ensure financial health and sustainability.
• Contribute to program development.
• Supervise staff and volunteers as needed to ensure effective implementation of programs.
• Attend board meetings regularly and participate actively in discussions and decision-making processes.
• Advocate for policies that enhance the quality of life for individuals served by the organization.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in all organizational activities.
• Other related duties as assigned to efficiently advance the organization.

Skills Desired

• Strong relationship management skills, fostering positive connections with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively work as a part of group or team.
• Willingness to be open to and take initiative in sharing your views and opinions on items brought before the board and public issues, and willingness to do so publicly, and to listening to the views and opinions of others you may or may not agree with.
• Ability to manage teams effectively, providing guidance and support as necessary.
• Able to supervise staff while promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Administrative skills that contribute to efficient board operations.
• Ability to propose entrepreneurial solutions to solve common problems.

Join now to make a meaningful impact in your community by serving as a Board Member. Your service, knowledge, and commitment can help shape the future of this organization!

Organizational Background

The World Investment Fund is a nonprofit charitable corporation that is committed to helping the poor and needy, in creating jobs, and helping them to ultimately obtain fulfilling jobs who have had difficulty in doing so, through the provision of business investment, venture capital, business grants, and employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baton Rouge, LA 70805