Job description
Purpose: The Board of Trustees conducts the affairs of the Association and carries out policies and directives, acting for the Association between General Assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
Write and monitor governance policies for the UUA
Linkage to congregations, committees, current and future generations of Unitarian Universalists
Act as faithful stewards of UUA resources and receive audit
Do long-range planning and attend to the welfare of the institution
Appoint and empower Board committees and board liaisons
Do our work through an anti-racist, anti-oppression lens
Familiarity with By-laws and Policy Governance Model - Members of the Board should be familiar with the UUA bylaws, policies and procedures and consult them when appropriate.
Serve in various roles, including serving on Board-only committees and/or as the Board liaison to one or more other committees
Serve on Board working groups.
All Board members are expected to complete anti-racism training as quickly as possible after they join the Board.
Participate in the formulation of and follow Board of Trustees Covenant and Group Agreements
Actively engage in the business of the Board and its committees
Skills Needed:
A member in good standing of a UUA member congregation (per UUA By-Laws)
Be able to authentically and accountably represent the whole of our movement and its diverse members
Have a broad, intersectional cultural competence and commitment to grow and develop it
Seek out the wisdom and experience of those often unseen and unheard.
Conduct themselves ethically and with integrity, seek justice and right relations, and engage with others compassionately
Be resilient with a strong sense of self and an established support network.
Be passionate about Unitarian Universalism, its institutions and covenanted communities
Emotional intelligence and good listening skills.
Length of Term: 3 years, with the possibility of one additional term
Meetings: several meeting days before and after GA, all of GA, 3-day meeting in October, 2-day meetings in January and April; monthly Zoom calls (2 hours long each)
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.