Board Member

Center for Coalfield Justice • Washington, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CCJ's Board of Directors is the organization's legal, governing body. Board members work collectively to advance CCJ's mission: improving policy and regulations for the oversight of fossil fuel extraction and use, educating, empowering, and organizing coalfield residents, and protecting public and environmental health, on behalf of communities that have been extracted from for decades. Board members provide fiscal oversight and strategic guidance to ensure CCJ remains a sound, effective organization in service of that work.

Requirements

• Commitment to CCJ's core mission: preventing the harmful effects of fossil fuel extraction and use, and pursuing restorative justice in coalfield communities
• Commitment to public health and the wellbeing of communities affected by extraction
• Commitment to our communities: everyone deserves to stay rooted where they live, not be pushed out by the money that sustains chronic and systemic harm
• Willingness to serve in a fiduciary capacity with care, diligence, and good judgment
• Lived experience with the impacts of extraction, or relevant professional experience in areas such as nonprofit governance, legal, finance, community organizing, or communications
• Ability to attend quarterly board meetings (in person or by teleconference) and contribute to committee work

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly Board meetings (75% attendance expected annually) and review materials in advance
• Vote on corporate matters, including officer elections and other governance decisions
• Serve as the sole member of CCJ's affiliated c4, including electing its board
• Serve on the Executive Committee or other committees as appointed
• Uphold fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience, and stay familiar with CCJ's governing documents
• Disclose conflicts of interest and protect confidential information
• Respect staff roles: the Board governs collectively and supervises only the Executive Director (including an annual 360 review); the ED supervises all other staff
• Represent CCJ responsibly in public statements, and volunteer time to further the mission

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed