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Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance seeks Board Officers who are willing to commit their skills and leadership to the highest possible impact toward our mission. A diversity of perspectives and skills within the board leadership is important. In particular, we welcome candidates with varying levels of birding expertise.

These are unpaid volunteer positions, for two-year terms commencing in July 2025, eligible for renewal – all in accordance with our Constitution and Bylaws. The current Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary intend to put their names forward for re-election, though interested applicants are encouraged to apply for all positions.

The Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance is an active chapter of Michigan Audubon formed in the early 1950’s. While the membership is concentrated in Washtenaw County, there are many members in surrounding counties in southeast Michigan and beyond. Our mission is to promote the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty in all possible ways, with a particular focus on birds; to cooperate with other organizations whose aims correspond to those of this corporation; and to develop and maintain a conservation program for the youth and adults of the community

To Apply:

Please send an email indicating your interest and stating the position you are applying for by March 1, 2025. Please submit to , or speak directly to a member of the Nominating Committee.

Job Descriptions:

President

Responsibilities:
  • The President works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to set the organization’s mission-driven and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion priorities.
  • The President actively oversees the organization’s general operations, programs and initiatives, and functioning of the board – through leading and actively collaborating with a board of currently 14 members (subject to change), all of whom are volunteers. In addition to the four officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), each board member is responsible for an important organizational focus area and oversees a respective committee, including: Education, Field Trips, Membership, Nominating, Programs, Conservation, Newsletter, Communications, Technology / Social Media, and Stewardship. The President is actively involved in monitoring the function of each committee, and ensures effective board recruitment, including filling/appointing board member vacancies and succession planning.
  • The President works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to set the organization’s mission-driven and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion priorities.
  • The President oversees the organization’s programs and initiatives through leading a board of currently 14 members (subject to change), all of whom are volunteers. In addition to the four officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), each board member is responsible for an important organizational focus area and oversees a respective committee, including: Education, Field Trips, Membership, Nominating, Programs, Conservation, Newsletter, Communications, Technology / Social Media, and Stewardship. Ensures effective board recruitment, including filling/appointing board member vacancies and succession planning.
  • The President oversees the organization’s financial health, and serves as the keeper of complete sets of the minutes, the financial reports, and the newsletters.
  • The President chairs monthly in-person programs at the Ann Arbor District Library, as well as bi-monthly board meetings.
  • As with other officers, the President has general availability to participate in organizational events (field trips, educational events, programs).
  • The President serves as a public face of Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance, representing the organization at occasional events or media requests. This includes writing a President’s Letter for the WBNA bi-monthly newsletter and responding to or delegating responses to incoming emails.
  • Where possible, the President builds relationships with our members, partners, and other community groups, and advocates for environmental conservation and promotes the importance of bird conservation in the region.
  • Other duties, as needed.

Vice President

Responsibilities:
  • The Vice President assumes the duties of the President in the absence of the President.
  • The Vice President assists with the publication of the ballots or any other notifications to be sent to the members.
  • It is expected that the Vice President will attend monthly in-person programs at the Ann Arbor District Library, as well as bi-monthly board meetings.
  • As with the other officers, the Vice President should have general availability to participate in organizational events (field trips, educational events, programs).

Secretary

Responsibilities:
  • The Secretary acts as secretary for the corporation and Board of Directors, and keeps complete records of all meetings.
  • The Secretary also notifies the appropriate persons of the meetings of the corporation and the Board of Directors. 
  • The Secretary also receives the voted ballots or any returned questionnaires, as needed. 
  • The Secretary writes and keeps a record of any formal correspondence on behalf of WBNA as requested by the board, including maintaining WBNA marketing materials (brochures, letterhead, business cards, etc.)
  • It is expected that the Secretary will attend monthly in-person programs at the Ann Arbor District Library, as well as bi-monthly board meetings.
  • As with the other officers, the Secretary should have general availability to participate in organizational events (field trips, educational events, programs).

Treasurer

Responsibilities:
  • The Treasurer is responsible for holding the accounts of the corporation, maintaining its financial records, collecting membership dues and other funds earned or bestowed upon the organization, and issuing receipts for all donations greater than $250.
  • The Treasurer is authorized to make payments from its accounts on behalf of the corporation as are approved by the President and the Board of Directors.
  • The Treasurer is required to make semi-annual statements of receipts and disbursements to the Board of Directors, and an annual statement of account to the membership at the Annual Meeting. 
  • The Treasurer is also responsible for submitting tax filings and maintaining corporate licensure.
  • The Treasurer arranges with the corporation’s bank for the signing of checks on the corporation’s accounts, and is one of two Board members authorized to sign checks.  
  • It is expected that the Treasurer will attend monthly in-person programs at the Ann Arbor District Library, as well as bi-monthly board meetings.
  • As with the other officers, the Treasurer should have general availability to participate in organizational events (field trips, educational events, programs).
  • This individual should have a general understanding of finance, and a working familiarity with Quicken or similar small business accounting software.

PO Box 130923, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0923

Our mission is to promote the conservation of wildlife and natural beauty in all possible ways, with a particular focus on birds; to cooperate with other organizations whose aims correspond to those of this corporation; and to develop and maintain a conservation program for the youth and adults of the community.

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