Team: Board of Directors

Volunteer Type: Remote

Time commitment: ~10h/month, 1 year duration

Start: January 2024

Position summary:

The secretariate support the board and the carrying out of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. Secretariates collaborate with board members and the Development Director on planned activities, may attend board meetings, and make reports to the board of directors. Secretariates help represent the EcoWB board and may also liaison between the board and other EcoWB teams. Volunteer work is organized into short-medium term assignments that may be carried out largely asynchronously. Assignments are varied, depending on individual secretariate skills and interests; they may include grant writing, monitoring, and evaluation of EcoWB activities; development of policy; coordinating with the private sector; outreach; webinar hosting; and more. Applications are welcomed from individuals enthusiastic about NGO leadership, and international development.

Desired qualities:

·      Professional presentation skills

·      Ability to confidently use Microsoft Office 365 work environment

·      Reliable communication

·      Interest in environmental non-profit development and management

·      Previous training or experience in natural science disciplines

·      International work and travel experience

·      Bachelor’s degree

·      Fluent in English, multi-lingual fluency preferred

Deliverables and results:

·      A work plan will be co-designed between yourself and the Volunteer Coordinator

To apply:

Please email your resume/CV and a brief statement on why you are interested in the position to: trevor.eakes@ecowb.org & danielle.reich@ecowb.org.