Board Job Description

Every person who joins your board should know exactly what they are agreeing to before they take a seat. Vague expectations lead to uneven participation, missed responsibilities, and board members who show up but do not truly show up. This packet gives you clear, ready-to-use job descriptions for every board position, from the Board Chair and Treasurer down to general members and committee roles. Each description outlines key responsibilities, time commitment, and fiduciary duties so there is no guessing about what the role requires. Use it during recruitment to attract the right people, and hand it to new members at orientation so everyone starts on the same page. Eight committee descriptions are also included to help you structure how your board's work actually gets done.