Agency Information Agency: Workforce Housing Coalition Of The Greater Seacoast Incorporation Year: 2001 Annual Budget: $100,000 to $249,999 Board Meetings Held: Monthly Current Board Size: 8 Number Paid Staff: 1 Number Volunteer Staff: 15 Primary Group(s) Served: Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Women Men Young Adults (18-25) Board Meeting Time: Morning Number of meetings per year: Monthly BOD meetings, Monthly member meetings, committee meetings Fundraising/financial expectations of board members: We are seeking Board members who bring a variety of experiences as well as members who are interested in taking on fundraising activities and are comfortable asking for money. Position Information Primary Contact: Lisa Henderson, Program Director, (603) 766-3231, (email) View all agency contacts Position title: Board of Directors - Workforce Housing Coalition Description: Authority To act in a position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance of the Workforce Housing Coalition. Qualifications/Skills Knowledge and skills in one or more areas, coalition building, education and outreach, housing development, municipal or state government, marketing, finance, fund development. Lives or works in Rockingham, York or Strafford counties. Term Renewable two year terms not to exceed three consecutive terms, or until the successor for such director is duly elected and qualified. Responsibilities Planning • Contributing to governance of WHC guided the broad policies developed by the Board. • Participate in establishment overall long and short term goals, objectives, priorities and budget for WHC in meeting the needs of the community • Participate in policy recommendations adopted by the Board Organization • Promote WHC membership through community networking, etc. • Be accountable and actively seek nominations for election to the Board of Directors when appropriate • Orient new Directors and assess Board performance • Prepare for and participate in the discussion and the deliberations of the Board of Directors • Foster a positive working relationship with other Directors, WHC members and WHC staff. Operations • Determine, monitor, evaluate and strengthen the programs and services of WHC through regular review. • Participate in at least one committee of the WHC. • Provide advice, and constructive feedback. • Ensure that the financial and human resources are adequate for the current and long term needs of the WHC. Audit • Be assured that the Board and the coalition members are adequately and currently informed of the condition and operations of the WHC • Be accountable to the funders for the services provided and funds expended. Day, time, place of board meetings:: The WHC Board meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 8 - 9 am at THP's office at 1555 Islington St. in Portsmouth Languages: English Skills and Expertise: Accounting / Auditing Education Fundraising Government Marketing / Sales Public Relations Real Estate Public, Societal Benefit: Advocacy Community Development Economic Development   Apply for this position

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