[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][heading header_size=”bigger” header_weight=”bold”]Join the Board[/heading][lead align=”left”]KCFC welcomes all member-owners to run for a seat on our 10-member Board of Directors. The term length of Board service is 3 years, with elections held each spring for new Directors to be seated at the July Board meeting. KCFC is always seeking candidates who are passionate about the Co-op to serve on the Board.
For the spring/summer 2021 election cycle, there will be 4 open seats on the Board of Directors.
To run in the upcoming election, candidates should prepare and submit an application, headshot, and short video by Saturday May 22, 2021. The Board of Directors welcomes diversity as well as skills in a range of backgrounds; we are actively seeking applicants with skills in:[/lead][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”1086″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]- Finance, accounting, and business planning/strategy
– Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity
– Neighborhood partnerships and development
– City Hall (local politics) and legal expertise
After the new Board is in place, the Board itself will nominate and elect Directors to fill any vacancies in the Executive Board (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What is generally expected of me, if I serve on the Board?
Board members commit to a 3-year term, attend all monthly Board meetings (generally 2nd Thursdays for 2 hours), as well as any meetings of committees or workgroups you may serve on (3-5 hours per week). Special projects may require a greater time commitment. There are also occasional trainings and retreats that Board Directors are expected to attend.
Board members should support the mission, vision, values, and Ends Statement of the Co-op, shop regularly at the Co-op, and work to steward the success of the Co-op from the governance role. Board members should also actively participate in Board discussion via BaseCamp, email, or phone between meetings as necessary.
How do I run for a seat on the Board?
For more information and Board application materials, please email [email protected]. You will be asked to complete an application, which includes the following essay topics and questions, each of which should be answered in 150 words or less. These answers will be published in KCFC’s e-newsletter and in election materials:
- Tell us about yourself and your personal/professional background, including relevant experience, leadership positions and passions.
- Describe your involvement with KCFC, including how long you have been a member-owner and any ways you have volunteered (if applicable).
- Why should you be elected to the KCFC Board of Directors? What unique skills or insights do you bring?
Other submission requirements:
- A clear digital headshot photo of yourself
- A 1-2 minute video “stump speech” – due to restrictions due to COVID, the Spring 2021 Board elections will be held entirely online. While normally members running for the Board deliver a quick stump speech in person, candidates are asked to prepare a short video to share with members before voting opens.
For more information and a complete candidate application packet, please email [email protected]. Applications due by the end of the day on Saturday May 22, 2021.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
