Join Our Team


Resource Connector North Assn. actively seeks to add to the diversity of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, or would like further information, please  Contact RCN

Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Resource Connector North (RCN), so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.

Major responsibilities:

  • Organizational leadership and advisement
  • Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees
  • Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
  • Financial management, including adoption and oversight of an annual budget
  • Oversight of program planning and evaluation
  • Organization evaluation
  • Participation on Standing and/ or Steering Committee to support the work of the organization
  • Review of organizational and programmatic reports
  • Promotion of the organization
  • Outreach

*Leaders of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of Resource Connector North. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the region.

 Length of term: One year

 Meetings and time commitment:

The Board of Directors meet monthly from September to June. Meetings typically last 90 minutes. Committees of the board are time-based and ad-hoc. They are arranged/ scheduled by Committee representatives, pending their respective work agenda. Board members are asked to attend all Board Meetings (unless advised of absence at a Board Meeting) and at least one Networking event, as they are determined.
If a Board member misses two (2) consecutive meetings, board attendance and commitment will be reviewed and discussed by board members and RCN    executives.
 

Expectations of board members:

  • Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.
  • Participate on at least one committee of the board.
  • Be alert to regional concerns that can be addressed by RCN’s mission, vision, and tactics.
  • Help communicate and promote RCN’s mission to the region.
  • Become familiar with RCN’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
  • Understand the current policies and procedures and work to improve the brand and performance of the organization.