Board of Directors Position
Board Treasurer
The CCES Board is a hands-on working board and operates with a spirit of helpfulness. Where other members have a particular skill set, interest or ability we aim to work together, often crossing roles, to help one another out, manage workload and move the organization forward. The CCES Board requests a 2-year minimum commitment to help ensure effective succession planning.
Benefits:
Being on the CCES Board is an opportunity to work with like-minded people that are committed to know the benefits of connecting children to nature.
It is a chance to learn more about the inner workings of the education system and gain some professional development experience.
Being on the Board does guarantee automatic placement within the kindergarten and also counts as your parental required volunteer hours.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting the overall responsibilities of the board
Regularly attending monthly board meetings and other occasional essential meetings; the Board of Directors meets once per month for 2 hours per meeting usually mid week in the evening from 6:00-8:00 pm. Due to the small size of the board it is essential that everyone attend to ensure quorum and robust discussion of issues
Supporting overall Board on fiduciary responsibilities
Recommending and reviewing financial policies and internal controls
Liaison with auditors, including preparation of reports to be sent to auditors and draft financial statements
Submission of audited financial statements and budgets to Alberta Education;
Presentation of audited financial statements at the Annual General Meeting
Liaison with bookkeeper as questions arise
Skills required:
Experience working with financial information, controls and budgeting
Be impartial and able to clearly articulate financial information: procedures, processes and ability to explain in plain language outcome implications
Have a financial qualification or relevant experience, including preparation of financial statements
Understanding of financial accounting for not-for-profit organizations is helpful
Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up
Be available to be contacted for ad hoc advice