BB4CK Board Member (Volunteer Position)

BB4CK•Calgary, AB

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) is a community–funded non-profit organization that has been working for 35 years to make sure kids across Calgary have access to the food they need. Together with the BB4CK community — donors, volunteers, school staff, and partners — we care for kids and families year-round. We work across the food-insecurity spectrum by preparing and delivering lunches to children in schools and summer camps, offering families a dignified choice through grocery cards, and advocating for systemic change in Calgary's emergency food sector. Our vision: A future where communities ensure no kids go hungry. Our mission: Connect and inspire people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids. Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids is currently seeking new members to join its Board of Directors. Each position will commence with a two-year term starting in Fall 2026. You will be joining a mature and highly cohesive board of committed volunteers who bring deep passion, strong governance practices, and a shared dedication to BB4CK’s mission. In our commitment to building a diverse Board, we are specifically seeking candidates with Board governance expertise and leadership skills. In addition, expertise in human resources leadership, finance/audit, and/or risk management would be viewed as strengths. Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We are seeking applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including individuals with lived experience of food insecurity, poverty, or systemic barriers.

Requirements

Board governance expertise
Leadership skills
Act honestly and in good faith with a focus on the best interests of the Society.
Exercise the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonable and prudent person would demonstrate under comparable circumstances.
Adhere to the Society’s Code of Conduct, ensuring all decisions are made in the best interests of the organization while avoiding any personal conflicts of interest.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in human resources leadership
Expertise in finance/audit
Expertise in risk management
Lived experience of food insecurity, poverty, or systemic barriers

Responsibilities

Act in a governance capacity, respecting the boundaries in accountability between management and the board.
Ensure the long-term viability of the agency by comprehensively understanding and approving the strategic plan and annual operating budget, while continuously monitoring ongoing performance against both.
Become familiar with the food insecurity landscape in Calgary, and how BB4CK can best meet its mandate
Actively participate in Board and assigned committee meetings through regular attendance and appropriate preparation.
Demonstrate a willingness to serve as Chair of a Committee and/or Chair of the Board in future years.
Assist in communicating and promoting Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) mission and programs to the community; play a central role in enhancing BB4CK's reputation, advocating for its mission, and networking with the public and media.
Familiarize yourself with BB4CK's operations and culture by participating in food preparation sessions and other program opportunities.
Attend special events.
Review and understand the bylaws, policies, and Board structure, and recommend changes as necessary.
Ensure BB4CK complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Support the Executive Director’s success and contribute to the annual performance evaluation of the Executive Director.
Support the recruitment and onboarding of new Board Members.
Demonstrate personal and professional values that align with those of BB4CK.
Assist in fostering and maintaining positive relationships among the Board, committees, staff members and the community to enhance BB4CK’s performance in achieving its mission.