Become a BC and Yukon Book Prizes Board Member

Nov 29, 2024 | Uncategorized

BOARD MEMBER

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

Each individual board member is expected to

  • Act in the best interest of the organization
  • know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
  • serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships
  • help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and can influence public policy
  • prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings (minimum of 4 full board meetings/year)
  • There are approximately 6 full Board meetings per year, with an additional 3-5 committee meetings for some members
  • participate fully in one or more committees
  • follow the Society’s bylaws, policies, legal obligations, and Board resolutions
  • maintain confidentiality about all internal matters

EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE

The mission of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes is “To recognize and promote the achievements of the book community in BC and Yukon through the BC and Yukon Book Prizes and related programs.”

As the highest leadership body of the Society and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:

  • determining the mission and purposes of the organization
  • selecting and evaluating the performance of the executive director
  • strategic and organizational planning
  • ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
  • fundraising and resource development
  • approving and monitoring the Society’s programs and services
  • enhancing the Society’s public image by ensuring transparency in all communication to members, stakeholders, and the public
  • assessing its own performance as the governing body

 

REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

We are a Society that serves the BC and Yukon literary community, but we also encourage actively publishing authors, illustrators, and industry professionals to be a part of our Board. As such, our policy for potential and perceived conflicts of interest is as follows:

  • If a Board member is eligible for a book prize, they will not be involved in that year’s jury suggestions or selection.
  • If a Board member is shortlisted for a prize, they will be asked to temporarily vacate their position on the Board until the next AGM.
  • Board members who are involved in the publication of an eligible or shortlisted title will be subject to the same actions in order to avoid potential or perceived conflicts of interest.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send a letter of interest and a CV to: info@bcyukonbookprizes.com

DEADLINE: March 31, 2025