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y ahora también en Hampton Roads!
JOIN THE BOARD
In the interest of adhering to our core value of organizational excellence, Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center is committed to recruiting and working with a diverse group of community leaders that represent different backgrounds and skill sets. Below we have listed a set of duties, skills, and commitments expected from those interested in joining our Board of Directors:
Individual Position Description:
Position Purpose: Together with other members of the Board, this position is legally responsible for all activities of the agency.
Board members are responsible for:
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Determining the agency’s major policies
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Approving the annual budget and monitoring/approving the corporate finances
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Employing/supervising the agency’s CEO
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Providing direction and leadership in order to achieve the agency’s philosophy, mission, and strategic plan
Individual Board Member Commitments:
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Prepare for, attend, and participate in at least 3 of 4 Board of Director’s quarterly meetings
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Participate in at least one committee
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Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability
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Use your skills in a manner that advances the mission of Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center
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Abstain from any actions that might lead to a “conflict of interest”
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Make a thoughtful contribution to the agency
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To actively participate in the fund development/fundraising and other agency activities
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Enhance the organization’s public standing by promoting its work within your circles of influence
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Nurture the future leadership and governance of the Board by submitting strong nominees for vacancies on the Board of Directors
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Confidentiality
Skills Required:
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Speak Spanish and/or have experience working with the Hispanic/Latino community in Virginia
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Ability to rise above personal bias/prejudice, for the common good and needs of the organization as a whole.
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Competency to judge an idea on its own merit
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Ability to respectfully express frank and honest opinions
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Ability to work in concert with other volunteers and to share partnership with Latinos in Virginia Empowerment
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Ability to willingly tackle each important and demanding task
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Ability to look at both the present and the future and have vision and perspective
If you are interested in joining the board, should a board position be available,
please contact us hola@latinosenvirginia.org