Are you a "doer" who's passionate about entrepreneurship?
If so, StartUP Sault Ste. Marie has an opportunity for you.
The volunteer-led organization is looking for two passionate, entrepreneurial volunteer Board Members to join the team for three-year terms.
A news release issued today says board members "will be expected to dedicate up to five hours/month to attend board of director or committee meetings, planning and attending monthly events, and/or other duties to support our community of entrepreneurs."
"In 2022, our board is going to be leveling-up, reviving our working committees, and collaboratively developing a new organizational growth strategy," the release states. "Specific skills/experience that would be an asset at this time include social media/digital marketing, finance, graphic design and event planning, among others."
Anyone interested in applying can do so here. The deadline for applications is Feb. 7 at 4 p.m.
The full release is as follows:
StartUP Sault Ste. Marie is looking for two passionate, entrepreneurial volunteer Board Members to join our team for three-year terms.
StartUP Sault is a volunteer-led non-profit organization. We are looking for engaged board members to help us level-up. Board members will be expected to dedicate up to five hours/month to attend board of director or committee meetings, planning and attending monthly events, and/or other duties to support our community of entrepreneurs.
In 2022, our board is going to be leveling-up, reviving our working committees, and collaboratively developing a new organizational growth strategy. Specific skills/experience that would be an asset at this time include social media/digital marketing, finance, graphic design and event planning, among others.
If you want to be a part of this exciting next chapter in our organization, you can apply through the Expression of Interest process here. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Febr.7, 2022.
Board members will be expected to participate on at least one board committee to help move StartUP Sault forward. The following committees are available:
- Marketing and Events Committee
- Finance Committee
- Partnership/Fundraising Committee
- Membership Committee
During their tenure, board members may also have opportunities to take on additional board director roles such as:
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Vice President
- President
If you are:
- An entrepreneur or have owned your own business
- Have experience supporting entrepreneurs
- Passionate about entrepreneurship and growing the startup ecosystem
- A “doer” interested in joining a dynamic, hands-on team to create change
This opportunity could be for you!