Vermont River Conservancy
Overview of Organization
We protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife – a mission at the intersection of climate change, flood resilience, conservation, and community wellbeing. We work to protect headwater forests and wetlands, restore floodplains, remove dams, and secure public access to rivers to fish, swim, and paddle. We've protected more than 100 places across Vermont, with more to come.
Mission Area: Food and/or Housing Related
Size of Organization: $1M – $5M
Position Overview
We’re a committed team of 6 staff, 1 AmeriCorps member, and 11 board members, as well as volunteers statewide. We gather via three “working” board meetings each year (two hybrid, one virtual) and a half-day September staff/board retreat. In between, committees meet for an hour about once a month.
We’re especially looking for new board members with financial, business, or legal experience.
Desired Skills: Nonprofit Financials, Fundraising/Development, Legal, HR, Strategy/Business Planning
Additional Information
Current # of Board Members: 11
Carries liability insurance?: Yes
Carries D&O liability insurance?: Yes
Time Expectations: One 1-hr board committee meeting
Meeting Frequency: Once a quarter
Meeting Location: Remote
Length of Term (in years): 3
Financial contribution required?: Yes
Service on committee required?: Yes