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Posting for Jenny's Light

Position Details Position Title: Community Outreach Director Function: Board Member Position Type: Board (Unpaid) Posted On: 7/29/2010 Job Description: The Director of Community Outreach will be one of 5 members of the Jenny's Light Board.  This person will oversee the following committees/areas:

-Support Groups
-Volunteer Committee
-Material Distribution
-Expos/Baby Fairs

Upon being named to our board, you will receive the following information from us:
Jenny's Light Financial Update
Organization Fact Sheet
Your Job Description
Organizational Chart
Director's Roster
Commitment Letter (For you to return)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ EXPECTATIONS

§ The Board is ultimately responsible for setting Jenny’s Light’s strategic direction and effective and efficient governance of the organization.

§ The Board is also ultimately responsible for ensuring that Jenny’s Light operates to serve its mission and purpose.

§ The Board supports Jenny’s Light by making an annual financial contribution and actively engaging in fundraising.


DUTY OF CARE: Board members should act in good faith with the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances.

DUTY OF LOYALTY: Board members must put the interests of Jenny’s Light above everyday personal or professional interests.

DUTY OF HONESTY: Board Members must act in accordance with the organization’s stated mission and applicable by-laws.

ROLE: To serve as a voting member of the board of directors for Jenny’s Light. Board members are expected to help develop policies, procedures, regulations and monitor the organizations financial performance and programs.

REPORTS TO: Chairman of the Board

TERM: Two years

COMMITMENT:

§ Attend regularly scheduled board meetings (approximately 5 per year)
§ Actively give 10 hours minimum per month to Jenny’s Light
§ Actively participate in one or more committees of the board.
§ Attend, support and participate in special Jenny’s Light events.

OBLIGATIONS:

§ Fully understand and support the mission of Jenny’s Light.
§ Make an annual personal/professional financial contribution of at least $50.00
§ Supervise and evaluate the Executive Director.
§ Monitor Jenny’s Light’s financial performance
§ Develop and monitor short and long-range planning and goals.
§ Represent Jenny’s Light to the public and private sector; serve as an advocate.
§ Bring personal/professional expertise and that of others to support our mission.
§ You are willing to attend conferences, seminars, and workshops in order to raise the level of expertise of the entire organization. Qualifications: Must live in or near the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.  Non-profit board experience would be great but not necessary.  Benefits: Not Specified Salary: Unpaid Board Position Posting Expiration Date: 1/29/2011 How to Apply Application Instructions: Please go to this link to submit your online application: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SWM3MNT

In addition, you may submit a cover letter and/or resume to hope@jennyslight.org

Written materials can be sent to us at:

Jenny's Light
5021 Vernon Ave. S #107
Minneapolis, MN  55436

 Organization Information Hiring Organization: Jenny's Light Domain: Foundation/Grantmaking Budget $0 - $1M Mission Statement: Our mission is to improve and save lives by spreading awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression. Web Site: www.jennyslight.org City: Minneapolis State: Minnesota Postal Code: 55436 Country: United States

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