Board of Directors Member

Career Path Services • Statewide, WA

19h

About The Position

Do you find purpose in helping break the spirit of poverty? Do you have a desire to share your knowledge and experience to help an award-winning non profit become even better? We are actively recruiting for new Board Members! PURPOSE OF POSITION For more than 50 years, Career Path Services has worked to break the spirit of poverty through the dignity of work. We believe economic mobility is built through opportunity, preparation, and partnership. Each year, we serve thousands of individuals across Washington State, connecting people to meaningful employment and helping employers build stronger, more inclusive talent pipelines. We are seeking new board members who have demonstrated leadership within their profession, community, or lived experience and are prepared to contribute at a governance level. Leadership may include executive roles, community leadership, grassroots advocacy, entrepreneurial experience, or other forms of demonstrated influence and impact. Board service at Career Path Services is an opportunity to steward mission, strengthen long-term sustainability, and shape the future of economic opportunity in our communities. CALL FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS This volunteer position provides governance and leadership for Career Path Services on behalf of the agency's customer groups, fund sources, and employees. The expertise of our Board Members directs Career Path Services' activities to fulfill our mission, vision, and purpose. Our Board Members : Engage actively in oversight, governance, accountability and committee participation Make a personally meaningful annual contribution, based on personal or employer capacity Strategically steward relationships that advance mission-aligned partnerships and diversified revenue Contribute to a governance culture where diverse perspectives are respected, engaged, and reflected in board decisions. We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in philanthropy, healthcare, technology, marketing or strategic communications, as well as those whose lived experience connects directly to the workforce and economic mobility systems we seek to strengthen. We are committed to building a board that reflects the breadth of communities we serve. We welcome individuals from diverse racial, cultural, economic, professional, and lived backgrounds and believe that strong governance requires multiple lenses at the table. Board service requires preparation, participation, and shared accountability in advancing our mission. If you are motivated by economic mobility and believe in breaking the spirit of poverty through the dignity of work, we invite you to explore board service with Career Path Services. GENERAL SUMMARY The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of Career Path Services. Board members provide fiduciary oversight, guide long-term strategy, support and evaluate the CEO, and safeguard the financial and ethical health of the organization. Board members do not manage day-to-day operations. Instead, they operate at a strategic level-asking disciplined questions, evaluating risk, protecting mission clarity, and ensuring the organization remains strong and sustainable. Our work is grounded in a clear purpose: breaking the spirit of poverty through the dignity of work. Board service is an opportunity to steward that mission and help shape the future of economic mobility across Washington State.

Nice To Haves

• experience in: Philanthropy and fund development
• Healthcare systems and community health
• Technology and future-of-work innovation
• Marketing, communications, and strategic storytelling
• candidates who bring professional expertise, community credibility, and lived experience connected to the populations we serve

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend quarterly board meetings
• Participate actively on at least one committee
• Engage in strategic planning and performance oversight
• Uphold fiduciary, ethical, and conflict-of-interest standards
• Introduce CPS leadership to potential philanthropic supporters, corporate partners, employers, or community collaborators
• Participate in at least one direct cultivation, sponsorship, or partnership conversation annually
• Host or attend mission-aligned engagement opportunities when appropriate
• Remain engaged in advancing relationships they help initiate

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities to enhance leadership and strategic planning skills
• Networking with a diverse group of passionate professionals from various industries
• Making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities facing economic challenges
• Contributing to the growth and success of a mission-driven organization
• travel expenses for in-person meetings (in Spokane, WA) will be reimbursed

What This Job Offers

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