Orient Land Trust
Valley View Hot Springs
Email: info@olt.org
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Also see List of Staff & Board of Directors and Board Meetings.
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ORIENT LAND TRUST BOARD MEMBERS Every July, at least three seats open on the Orient Land Trust (OLT) Board of Directors. We solicit applicants with interest and time to fill these positions. The Board is legally and fiscally responsible for the organization. It sets policy, establishes goals and budgets, and hires and monitors the performance of the Executive Director. Board membersÂ’ other responsibilities include: · Attending quarterly board meetings held at OLT (in 2012: January 21, April 21, July 21, October 20 ) · Attending the annual meeting in July in which election of officers takes place · Participating in policy and decision making at the board and committee levels · Representing OLT knowledgeably in the community · Assisting OLT in gaining community support by exercising personal and professional contacts whenever possible and appropriate · Accepting leadership position(s) on the Board as experience and time allow · Contributing financially according to ability to give · Participating in fundraising efforts · Timely communication of board issues via email
One-third of the directors are elected for terms of three years at the annual meeting each July. Board members are volunteers. Qualifications of competitive directors may include, but are not limited to: · Commitment to conservation, land protection and the mission of OLT · Familiarity with Orient Land Trust property and naturism · Experience with nonprofit organizations, particularly land trusts or conservation-related organizations · Successful fundraising experience · Public relations and community relations experience · Reliable access to email and the Internet · Legal expertise · Knowledge of biology, ecology, ranching, geology, hydrology · Financial management expertise
If you are interested in serving on the Board, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Board Development Committee, Orient Land Trust, PO Box 65, Villa Grove, CO 81155 or email to bdcchair@olt.org. Please highlight your experience with nonprofits (including volunteer boards), fundraising, finance, work on committees, volunteerism, familiarity with OLT, your interests and expertise that you can bring to the board, and the reasons you want to be its newest member. Candidates for the Board of Directors will be asked to attend one meeting prior to being interviewed by the Board Development Committee. Committee work is also strongly encouraged prior to serving on the board.
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