AccessHR is excited to partner with Pleasant Heights After School for the recruitment of a Board Chair to lead a 6-to-10-person, currently 6-member, volunteer board.

Opportunity Highlights

The Board Chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the Board and the Executive Director of PHAS. The ideal candidate will have previous and/or current board and leadership experience along with a strong desire to contribute to a community organization. This role encompasses both operational and governance responsibilities, requiring a strategic and results-driven approach.

Operational Oversight

• Work closely with the Executive Director to deliver on operational plans and programming.
• Participate in decision-making related to development and enhancement of programs and services.
• Empower management team to address and resolve operational challenges and issues.
• Ensure financial sustainability and adherence to financial policies.

 Leadership and Governance

• Lead and empower the Board of Directors, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Ensure effective governance practices and adherence to bylaws, policies, and code of conduct.
• Chair board meetings, encouraging open communication and constructive discussions.
• Recruit, orient, and develop board members.

Strategic Planning

• Work with Board of Directors to develop a strategic plan for the organization.
• Provide insights and guidance on long-term goals, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Monitor program effectiveness and work with Board to identify improvement opportunities. 

Qualifications 

Leadership: Leadership experience, preferably in a volunteer, nonprofit board setting.

Board Experience: Experience participating on a board, either paid or volunteer.

Finance: Business and financial acumen; expertise with budgeting and fiscal management.

Governance: Comprehensive understanding of governance principles.

Consensus Builder: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate succinct initiative messages to multiple stakeholders and build consensus.

People Developer: Track record of strategically delegating responsibilities and fostering an empowering environment to maximize team potential and drive organizational success.

Strategic: Ability to think strategically and develop & execute long-range plans.

Community: Commitment to serving the community in alignment with PHAS’s Code of Conduct.

Change Management: Ability to navigate and lead through change, uncertainty, and unforeseen challenges.

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to recruiting@accesshrinc.com. Please indicate “Board Chair” in the subject line of your email. The position posting will close at 8:00 pm on February 12th, 2024.

All applicants will receive a personalized response and candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply as Pleasant Heights After School is committed to offering a diverse and safe workspace free from discrimination. All applicants are considered regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.