Bee University Hiring for Advisory Board Member at Remote Full Time

About us: Bee-U is a non-profit organization that engages urban communities through hands-on training in beekeeping, leadership, and environmental advocacy.

Overview:

Bee University NYC (Bee-U) is seeking passionate and experienced professionals to serve on the inaugural Bee-U Advisory Board. As an Advisory Board member, you will provide guidance, support, and strategic direction to Bee-U, ensuring the organization achieves its mission and objectives. Bee-U is committed to improving the community through various education and environmental based programs and initiatives.Serving on the board is a rewarding and unique opportunity to contribute to youth and community development in New York City. Based on the North Shore of Staten Island, Bee-U provides a chance to get involved with the education and environmental community in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Attend advisory board meetings, which typically occur once every quarter or according to specific roles/tasks, either in-person or virtually
• Offer strategic advice, guidance, and support to the Bee-U’s leadership team
• Provide expertise in a particular area: i.e finance, legal, marketing, fundraising, or programs
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the organization
• Assist in identifying and cultivating new donors, sponsors, and partners for the organization
• Help oversee and monitor the health of the organization’s and actively serve as an ambassador and advocate for Bee-U
• Adhere to Bee-U bylaws and code of conduct
• Commitment to a one-year term for the first term. Following terms are two-year terms.

Qualifications:

• Passion for the Bee-U’s mission and dedication to making a positive impact on the environment and in the lives of youth and community members.
• Experience serving on advisory boards or similar leadership positions
• Expertise in a particular area such as finance, legal, marketing, fundraising, or program development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to commit time and resources to attend board meetings and other activities as needed
• Willingness to contribute to fundraising efforts and engage in donor cultivation

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the community, lives of youth, and the environment
• Chance to work alongside other passionate and committed individuals
• Opportunity to network with professionals across New York City and surrounding regions.
• Opportunity to use your expertise to advance the Bee- U’s mission and objectives

Interviews for key roles on the Bee-U Advisory Board will start in May 2023 and continue on a rolling basis. Our inaugural Bee-U Advisory Board meeting will be held in Fall 2023. If you are interested in serving as an advisory board member for our non-profit organization, please fill out an application on our website: www.beeuniversitynyc.org/beeu-advisory-board

Roles and responsibilities may slightly change over the next few months depending on the needs of the organization. However, these changes will be solidified before you accept the role as an Advisory Board Member. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Development, Tavion Williams at [email protected]

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: Remote