Apply to join the Convivir Board of Directors!

This governing body composed of volunteers is responsible for ensuring proper oversight and
enabling the organization to make consistent progress toward its mission. In doing so, the Board
must comply with three fiduciary duties:

• take care of the nonprofit by ensuring prudent use of all assets, including people and
  good will
• make decisions that are in the best interest of the nonprofit, not any individual
• ensure the nonprofit is in compliance with all laws, regulations, and bylaws

Responsibilities

• promote the mission of the organization
• monitor applicable federal, state, and local laws
• fundraise from individual donors
• review financial reports
• approve an annual budget
• provide guidance for strategic planning
• evaluate the CEO's performance
• set the CEO’s compensation
• recruit new board members as needed
• attend Board meetings
• serve on a committee

Qualifications

• knowledge of the immigrant, refugee, and first generation youth experience
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• leadership or management skills
• fundraising or coalition building skills
• experience with nonprofit governance, financial oversight, or strategic planning
• experience fostering leadership, positive mental health, or artistic engagement with
  youth
• commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and liberation

Interested?

Please submit your interest via the Google form. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling
basis until October 31, 2026, when the Google form will close.