Volunteer Board Member

ORGANIZATION: Sexual Violence Center

CATEGORY: Health/Human Services/Workforce

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
SVC is an independent non-profit social justice organization established in 1985 working to eradicate sexual violence through social and systems change, outreach, education, direct services, advocacy and dialogue. The agency serves the Twin Cities metro area, primarily in Hennepin, Carver and Scott counties. Each year, SVC provides more than 2000 youth and adults with 24-hour crisis phone service, individual counseling, support groups, emergency room advocacy and legal clinics at no cost. In addition, the agency educates over 20,000 people through community education and professional training efforts.

SALARY: Unpaid    TYPE: Intern / 10 hours    DEADLINE: Open until filled

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend regularly scheduled monthly board meetings and assigned committee meetings
Provide fiscal oversight for nonprofit
Hire and supervise the Executive Director
Create agency policy
Provide strategic direction for the agency
Participate in fundraising activities
Participate on a board committee

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Passion for eradicating sexual violence
Open-minded and willing to learn
Committed to serving diverse ethnic and cultural communities
Skills in one of the following areas: technology, community organizing, nonprofit finance, fundraising, community activism, marketing, public relations, working with underserved populations, cultural competency with underserved population(s)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
People of all ages from diverse ethnic and cultural communities are strongly urged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please go to SVC's website at www.sexualviolencecenter.org and click on the