Board Member Position Description & Application

Applications open now! Several open positions. Apply here or at the link below.

Applications close on Sunday, October 20th at 11:59pm PT.

       The volunteer Board of Directors ensures the fulfillment of the Precipitation Northwest (PNW) Mission Statement while providing leadership, oversight, and strategic governance to the organization. Board members oversee PNW’s events, programs, and projects, the largest currently being SOAK, Burnout, and the Burner Barn.

The board does not directly produce events nor manage their general operations, but instead supports members of the community in making them a success.

The board does, however, have important legal and fiduciary responsibility for the organization, and by extension, the greater Portland Burner community.

In contrast to an advisory board, Precipitation Northwest functions as a working board.

BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Reviewing planning and outcomes of projects and programs overseen by PNW and evaluating their impact towards the organization's mission.

  • Contributing to both short and long term planning and sustainability of the organization. 

  • Approving PNW's annual budget, auditing reports, and guiding business decisions as well as legal and fiduciary responsibilities. 

  • Serving on committees and taking on special assignments as needs arise. Examples of committees include finance, communications, development, and programs.

  • Engages with community and board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out. 

  • Representing PNW to stakeholders by acting as an ambassador for the organization and greater community.

  • Ensuring PNW’s commitment to a diverse and radically inclusive board and staff that reflects the communities that PNW serves.

  • Assisting the board in identifying and recruiting other board members.

MUST HAVES:

Ideal candidates must meet the following qualifications:

  • A commitment to and understanding of the mission of PNW and the unique needs of the community.

  • Commitment to a full term of 3 years.

  • Knows how to use the internet, including using Google Drive, Slack, and other productivity apps.

  • Experience collaborating in groups containing multiple views and goals.

  • Ability to manage administrative duties timely and effectively.

  • Personal qualities of integrity and accountability.

  • Must not serve as either a SOAK or Burnout Producer or Program Lead during their term on the board.

NICE TO HAVES

Ideal candidates may have some of the following: 

  • Professional experience with leadership in business, law, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector.

  • Specific experience with nonprofit accounting and legal support, fundraising, program development, human resources, organizational development, communications platforms such as MailChimp and Squarespace, and volunteer management.

  • An affinity for persuading, convening, facilitating, and building consensus among diverse individuals.

  • An ongoing relationship or engagement with the broader Burner community and culture. 

  • Currently residing in Oregon or S. Washington area.

  • Past engagement in PNW activities and events.

TIME COMMITMENT

Approximately 10 to 30 hours per month. At minimum, expect 3 hours monthly for board meetings, plus about 1-2 hours a week for administrative work, additional committee meetings, etc. At busy times, you can expect up to 40 hours a month depending on how many responsibilities you have taken on.

COMPENSATION

Service on Precipitation Northwest’s board of directors is voluntary (unpaid) and without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, or accommodation costs incurred as a direct result of board members’ duties.

Board members receive one comp ticket to SOAK for each year served + early access to purchase one companion ticket.

INCLUSION

Precipitation Northwest supports a diverse community of burners and we believe that we can best serve them with leadership that is reflective of that diversity. Currently, the Precipitation Northwest Board of Directors hosts a wide range of ages, racial and gender identities, and neurodiversity. We would like to continue that in our next iteration. We warmly invite all community members to apply for this role, and we look forward to hearing how your perspectives and lived experiences can help contribute to a stronger leadership team and support a more inclusive and vibrant community

INTERVIEW PROCESS

All applications will be reviewed by the Recruitment Committee and select applicants contacted for an interview. The selection panel consists of available Precipitation Northwest, SOAK, and Regional Contact leadership. All applicants will be contacted with a final decision. Decision letters will contain feedback and suggestions on ways to engage with the local Burner community.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Under the Oregon Revised Statute for nonprofits, Chapter 65, each board member must meet certain standards of conduct. These standards are typically described as Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Obedience. For additional information please see ORS Ch. 65

INTERESTED?

 Applications currently open. Apply today! Applications close on Sunday, October 20th at 11:59pm PT.


Questions? Please email recruitment@precipitationnw.org.