Marketing Board Member

Empowered Futures  
Board of Directors Member, Marketing Volunteer Job Description 

Board Member Role:  
The Marketing Board Member will be the spokesperson of their respective 
committee and serve as a formal representative of the Marketing Team and all 
volunteer associated activities; this includes management of short and long-term 
goals, current projects and plans, and internal communications. The board 
member will also have full authority for helping to develop policies, procedures 
and regulations for the operation of the organization and monitor the 
organization's programs, policies and overall performance. 
  
Responsibilities: 
● Fully understand and commit to the mission, goals, and objectives of the 
organization; have a full understanding of the day-to-day activities of the 
organization and its volunteers; also have an understanding of the roles 
and responsibilities of the other board members and the Empowered 
Futures staff and volunteers. 
● Prepare for and attend all meetings of the Board of Directors. 
● Serve on the Marketing Committee and subcommittees as appointed or 
elected. 
● Provide general advice and assistance to the organization upon request by 
Board members and/or staff. 
● Provide reports, materials, and other items associated with Board 
responsibilities and activities in a timely manner. 
● Inform the Board of all actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to 
the general purposes and activities of the organization and to specific 
issues before the board. 
● Attend monthly online board meetings with all committees and volunteers. 
● Other responsibilities as requested by the Board of Directors, the Board 
Chair, or other officers of the Board. 

 
Manage Organizational Policy 
● To make a final determination and vote on the strategic plan for the 
organization and evaluate the organization’s performance in accomplishing 
its mission on an annual basis. 
● To review, discuss and vote on program committee guidelines, and to vote 
on all grant submissions for funding. 
● To develop policies for the operation of the program committees, and to 
develop policies for trustee participation on the Board. 
● To discuss determine performance standards for the Marketing Team 
volunteers, and evaluate performance on an annual basis. 


Required Time Commitment: 10 to 15 hours/month, under a 1 Year Team 
Attendance at all regular monthly board meetings (every 2nd Tuesday of the 
month) 
  
Requirements: 
● Bachelors or Masters Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, 
Non-Profit Management or related field / studies 
● At least 2 years of current and/or previous experience in a marketing 
leadership role 
● Experience with managing teams and delegating tasks 
● Current and/or or previous experience as a Board Member a plus