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:

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Individual Position Description:

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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

• Approving the annual budget and monitoring/approving the corporate finances

• Employing/supervising the agency’s CEO

• Providing direction and leadership in order to achieve the agency’s philosophy, mission, and strategic plan

Individual Board Member Commitments:

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in at least 3 of 4 Board of Director’s quarterly meetings

• Participate in at least one committee

• Ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability

• Use your skills in a manner that advances the mission of Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center

• Abstain from any actions that might lead to a “conflict of interest”

• Make a thoughtful contribution to the agency

• To actively participate in the fund development/fundraising and other agency activities

• Enhance the organization’s public standing by promoting its work within your circles of influence

• Nurture the future leadership and governance of the Board by submitting strong nominees for vacancies on the Board of Directors

• Confidentiality

Skills Required:

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• Speak Spanish and/or have experience working with the Hispanic/Latino community in Virginia

• Ability to rise above personal bias/prejudice, for the common good and needs of the organization as a whole.

• Competency to judge an idea on its own merit

• Ability to respectfully express frank and honest opinions

• Ability to work in concert with other volunteers and to share partnership with Latinos in Virginia Empowerment
  team (staff) members

• Ability to willingly tackle each important and demanding task

• 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