Jobs and Opportunities

Board Member

(~15-20 hours/year)

   

Fill Out the Board Interest Form

Are you ready to bring joy and positive learning to our children? Are you passionate about educating young ones about healthful eating? You could be Midwest Food Connection’s newest board member!

Through classroom lessons and community engagement, Midwest Food Connection (MFC) inspires thousands of young people each year to build relationships with food in ways that benefit their bodies, their communities, and the earth. 

EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE

As the highest leadership body of the organization and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

  • Determining the mission and purposes of the organization
  • Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director
  • Strategic and organizational planning
  • Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
  • Assisting with fundraising and resource development
  • Approving and monitoring MFC’s programs and services
  • Assessing its own performance as the governing body of MFC
  • Perpetuating the board through active recruitment and development of new board members

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

Each board member is expected to:

  • Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs and needs
  • Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements
  • Serve as active advocates for MFC, and leverage connections, networks and resources to help fully achieve MFC’s mission
  • Give a meaningful personal financial donation
  • Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising efforts and
    reputation
  • Prepare for, attend and conscientiously participate in board meetings
  • Participate in committees as needed
  • Commit sufficient time to fulfill duties

– The board meets 3 times a year, usually for 1.5-2 hours, with one visioning meeting in
April that can go up to 3 hours.
– Executive committee meets an additional 4 times a year, usually for one hour.
– A few times a year, board members participate in tabling at co-ops or other community events that take 1-3 hours

  • Occasionally participate in MFC community events

BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO:

  • Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
  • Sign a conflict-of-interest disclosure annually, and declare any potential or actual conflicts to the full board
  • Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of Midwest Food Connection

APPLY TO JOIN THE BOARD

If you’re interested in joining the Board of Directors for Midwest Food Connection, please fill out the Board Interest Form below. After submitting the form, a member of our Board will be in touch about next steps!