Board Member

Organization

The C.A.R.E. Wellness Center is a 501(c)3-approved nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and based in Washington state. Christlike Agro-Tourism for Racial Equality (or C.A.R.E.) is tasked with developing safe, holistic spaces for people of color and allies of equality to retreat and combat effects of Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS).

Role Title

Dues Paying Board Member

Level/Salary

Volunteer (grants Available Based On Eligibility Requirements)

Location

Remote/Olympia, Washington State

Desired Hours

10+ hours/week for research, reports and fundraising; required monthly meetings

Job Summary

Board Members hold a fiduciary, strategic, and ethical leadership role. They serve as the governing body accountable to the Council Assembly, the representative body elected to safeguard C.A.R.E.’s long-term governance and global/communal priorities.

Expectations & Time Commitment

• Time REQUIRED monthly Board meetings (virtual or in-person)
• Weekly participation in emails, texts, Slack, and Notion CRM updates
• Minimum 10 hours/week of research, fundraising, policy review, or community engagement
• Availability for community outreach, engagement surveys, and organizational events
• Dedication to Upholding diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed values
• Following the mission—not personal interests, agendas, or outside influences
• Actively support fundraising and governance development
• Remain aligned with the Bylaws (especially Article IV7 regarding disqualification)

Experience

• Seeking a minimum of four positions: Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, General Board Member
• PREFERRED BACKGROUND: Nonprofit leadership / governance (Vice Chair priority), Accounting, bookkeeping, or finance (Treasurer priority), Legal, governance, business law, Agriculture, permaculture, or land-based healing, Medical, wellness, or behavioral health, Fundraising, development, or grant writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, finance, agriculture, health, social sciences)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with underserved and vulnerable BIPOC populations
• Understanding of PTSS, trauma-informed care, and wellness programming
• Familiarity with nonprofit structure, finance, or governance
• Residency in Washington State or willingness to travel
• Commitment to ethical leadership and C.A.R.E.’s mission
• Prior nonprofit board experience optional