Cascadia Wild is seeking a board member to help with Social Media and Communications.
Board Member: Social Media and Communications
Cascadia Wild is seeking a Board Member to help us improve our communication within our community and with the general public.
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.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Cascadia Wild is primarily volunteer-run and, as such, we are a working board. Board Members play a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and programs. The board of directors as a whole is responsible for governing Cascadia Wild, through the oversight in the following areas:
In addition, the Social Media and Communications Board Member will help with improving our communications, with overall objectives of spreading the word about our programs, helping us reach new audiences, and increasing a sense of belonging and collective purpose among our members and affiliates. This person will work closely with the Wolverine Tracking Project Coordinator and Intern to implement activities. The scope is flexible depending on the interests and ability of the individual. It may include any of the following:
Time commitment
Expected time commitment is 7-15 hours per month and participate in 4-6 annual board meetings. Board members serve for 2 years, and may be re-elected. This is an unpaid position.
Qualifications:
Interested?: Send us an email to learn more
Application deadline: open until filled
Cascadia Wild is seeking a Board Member to help us improve our communication within our community and with the general public.
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.
Responsibilities and Expectations
Cascadia Wild is primarily volunteer-run and, as such, we are a working board. Board Members play a critical role in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and programs. 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.
In addition, the Social Media and Communications Board Member will help with improving our communications, with overall objectives of spreading the word about our programs, helping us reach new audiences, and increasing a sense of belonging and collective purpose among our members and affiliates. This person will work closely with the Wolverine Tracking Project Coordinator and Intern to implement activities. The scope is flexible depending on the interests and ability of the individual. It may include any of the following:
- Overseeing social media
- Tabling events
- Class promotions
- Volunteer recruitment
- Communications with donors
- Website improvements
- Press releases
- Branding
Time commitment
Expected time commitment is 7-15 hours per month and participate in 4-6 annual board meetings. Board members serve for 2 years, and may be re-elected. This is an unpaid position.
Qualifications:
- Is passionate about the natural world,
- Believes in the importance of helping people understand their place in the interconnected ecosystems we inhabit,
- Is competent with social media platforms
- Has experience with communications, community engagement, or related activities
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Cascadia Wild acknowledges that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities are underrepresented in the naturalist and wildlife conservation fields. As such, BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply
Interested?: Send us an email to learn more
Application deadline: open until filled
