Duties & Responsibilities
- Championing our mission and core values, such as being sex positive, pro-choice, and social justice minded.
- Preparing for and regularly attending board meetings either in person or by Zoom.
- Contributing to fundraising activities and funding opportunities.
- Partnering with and overseeing the Executive Director to ensure organization is run effectively, meets legal requirements, and advances our mission.
- Understanding and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ensuring the organization complies with all legal and regulatory requirements including labour standards and charitable designation.
- Monitoring financial health of the organization on behalf of the community and funders.
- Approving, when needed, relevant policies.
- Other tasks as needed to run a governance-style board.
- Opportunity to serve on provincial board of Sexual Health Nova Scotia.
Accountability:
To the community at large, funders and stakeholders, and the board as a whole.
Qualifications:
- Specialized training (e.g. medical, legal, financial).
- Commitment to advocacy on behalf of marginalized populations.
- Interest in championing sexual health for all individuals.
Orientation & Training:
All new board members will be given relevant documents and training to ensure they are familiar with the organization.
Benefits:
- Board of Directors’ liability coverage.
- Free training opportunities through provincial organization.
- An increased sense of awesomeness.
Apply in person or by mail/email before April 30, 2021.
South Shore Sexual Health
109 Logan Road, Unit 1B
Bridgewater, NS B4V 3T3
southshoresexualhealth@gmail.com
(902) 527.2868
Because of our interest in advancing social justice, we are keen to partner with anyone who is 2SLGBTQ*, a member of the BIPOC or disabled communities, or any marginalized group who wishes to fight the stigma of sexual health in an ablest, heteronormative society.