Cascadia Wild is seeking a Board Treasurer
Cascadia Wild is seeking a Board Treasurer!
The ideal candidate for Board Treasurer:
Treasurer Responsibilities and Expectations
Cascadia Wild is primarily volunteer-run and, as such, we are a working board. The Treasurer will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s programs and strategic direction, along with other board members and volunteers.
The Treasurer’s primary duties are:
Board of Directors Responsibilities and Expectations
As part of the board of directors, the Treasurer will:
The board of directors as a whole is responsible for governing Cascadia Wild, through the oversight in the following areas:
Time commitment
Expected time commitment is about 10 hours per month. Board members serve for 2 years, and may be re-elected.
Interested?
Send an email to info@cascadiawild, stating:
About Cascadia Wild
Cascadia Wild is dedicated to connecting all people with the natural world, combining modern ecology with ancient practices of living with the earth. We do this by teaching naturalist skills, creating meaningful interactions with local natural areas, and providing stewardship opportunities for serving the wildlife, forests, and land of the Pacific Northwest.
We offer programs in animal tracking, wild plant foraging, and wilderness survival. Our largest program is a volunteer-based wildlife survey project on Mt Hood, called the Wolverine Tracking Project, in which volunteers help survey for wolverine and other rare carnivores. It is our vision that through increasing people's understanding of their place in our interconnected ecosystems, people will be better able to act with care and respect for the natural world.
The ideal candidate for Board Treasurer:
- is passionate about the natural world,
- believes in the importance of helping people understand their place in the interconnected ecosystems we inhabit,
- works well independently and as part of a team,
- can pay high attention to detail,
- is comfortable with spreadsheets and good with numbers,
- is inspired by our vision and willing to give time and energy to provide leadership for Cascadia Wild,
- experience in bookkeeping or accounting is a plus but is not required
Treasurer Responsibilities and Expectations
Cascadia Wild is primarily volunteer-run and, as such, we are a working board. The Treasurer will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s programs and strategic direction, along with other board members and volunteers.
The Treasurer’s primary duties are:
- Completing bookkeeping in Wave accounting software and reconciling accounts on a quarterly basis,
- Assisting with quarterly budgets and other financial reports as needed,
- Verifying quarterly contractor invoices,
- Keeping the board regularly informed of key financial events, trends, concerns, and assessment of fiscal health.
Board of Directors Responsibilities and Expectations
As part of the board of directors, the Treasurer will:
- attend and participate in 4-6 annual board meetings,
- participate in governing Cascadia Wild,
- help promote Cascadia Wild in the community.
The board of directors as a whole is responsible for governing Cascadia Wild, through the oversight in the following areas:
- Planning: Setting and reviewing the organization’s mission and goals, and programs.
- Good Management: Ensuring that the organization’s programs are serving the public’s needs, and that all organizational, legal, and ethical requirements are met.
- Finances: Ensuring that the organization has the resources needed to operate and that resources are used appropriately.
- Human resources: Ensuring the organization has the people it needs to operate effectively and appropriate personnel policies are in place.
Time commitment
Expected time commitment is about 10 hours per month. Board members serve for 2 years, and may be re-elected.
Interested?
Send an email to info@cascadiawild, stating:
- Why are you interested in Cascadia Wild,
- Your qualifications for the role of treasurer, including relevant experience and/or employment,
- Other skills and qualifications you bring to the board.
About Cascadia Wild
Cascadia Wild is dedicated to connecting all people with the natural world, combining modern ecology with ancient practices of living with the earth. We do this by teaching naturalist skills, creating meaningful interactions with local natural areas, and providing stewardship opportunities for serving the wildlife, forests, and land of the Pacific Northwest.
We offer programs in animal tracking, wild plant foraging, and wilderness survival. Our largest program is a volunteer-based wildlife survey project on Mt Hood, called the Wolverine Tracking Project, in which volunteers help survey for wolverine and other rare carnivores. It is our vision that through increasing people's understanding of their place in our interconnected ecosystems, people will be better able to act with care and respect for the natural world.
