If you feel a connection to the mission of ABC and are looking for meaningful volunteer work, consider joining the ABC Board of Directors. ABC plays an important role in the community and the Board helps to ensure the long-term success, sustainability, and viability of the organization.

Position
The Board supports the work of ABC and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by ABC’s Executive Director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.

Qualifications
Who should join the ABC Board?

• Parents of children in ABC Children’s Programs or Maud Morgan Arts classes
• Adult participants of Maud Morgan Arts or Living Well Network
• Baldwin Neighborhood residents
• Local business leaders with an interest in community

Community members committed to the mission of ABC and interested in visual, arts, community building, children’s programming, aging-in-place, issues of equity and access, anti-racism, or non-profit governance and fundraising

Board Terms
The ABC Board slate is approved annually by the Agassiz Neighborhood Council at the May Annual Meeting. ABC’s Board Members are elected for two-year terms, and officers (Chairs, Treasurer, Clerk) are elected each year. There is no term limit and terms begin in September.

Schedule
Board Meetings are generally held from 6:00-7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of the month from Sept-June. Additional committee meetings may be scheduled as needed. Board members are expected to attend 75% of the monthly meetings.

Apply
To apply, review the complete position description at http://bit.ly/abc-board-posting and please send a statement that explains your interest in the Board as well as relevant experience and a résumé (optional). If you have questions or are wondering if the ABC Board might be a good fit for you, contact ED Maria LaPage. She can be reached at mlapage@agassiz.org or (617) 349-6287 x17.