WGM has an open board of directors position for the President-Elect position. Please consider joining our leadership and governance team to support our mission to preserve and advance the arts of weaving, spinning and dyeing.
Why join a board? Here are 4 great reasons from idealist.org:
- Expand your network
- Raise your profile in your organization and profession
- Strengthen project and team management skills
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Board of Directors Overview: The board supports the work of WGM and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance as set forth by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office http://www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/Publications/FiduciaryDuties.asp. While day-to-day operations are led by WGM’s Executive Director (“ED”), the board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
The President-Elect role: The President-Elect shall chair committees on special subjects as designated by the board. Other duties are as follows:
• Attend all board meetings.
• Serve on the executive committee.
• Serve on the finance committee.
• Carry out special assignments as requested by the board President.
• Understand the responsibilities of the board President and be able to perform these duties in the President’s absence.
• Participate as a vital part of the board leadership.
The WGM board of directors member job description can be found here>
Application Process
Please contact BOD@weaversguildmn.org or speak with a current WGM board of directors member if interested in serving.
