Board Member

Position Overview

The Museum of Food and Culture is seeking passionate, strategic, and community-minded leaders to join our working Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to help guide an innovative cultural organization at an exciting stage of growth as we transition from a successful pop-up and virtual model toward a permanent community-centered museum experience. Board members serve as thought partners, ambassadors, advocates, and active contributors to the organization’s strategic development and long-term sustainability.

Board Member Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership by contributing to organizational strategy and long-term planning; advising on opportunities, risks, and sector trends; and reviewing and approving major organizational decisions.
• Support growth and sustainability by actively helping to identify and secure financial resources; supporting fundraising efforts through introductions, advocacy, and participation; and leveraging professional networks to expand partnerships and visibility.
• Strengthen governance by reviewing budgets, reports, and organizational policies; ensuring fiduciary and legal responsibilities are met; and maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical governance standards.
• Serve as ambassadors by representing and championing the Museum in the community; helping grow awareness of our mission and impact; and attending and supporting key programs and events when possible.
• Invest personally by making a personally meaningful financial contribution.

Who Thrives on This Board

• Excited by early-stage organizational growth
• Passionate about arts, culture, education, or community connection
• Interested in helping shape a new kind of museum experience
• Ready to contribute expertise, creativity, and strategic energy

Help Build a Museum from Scratch!

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, and disproportionately impacts people of color, women, and neurodivergent friends. So, if you are trapped in freeze mode or aren't even sure you should apply BUT this opportunity interests you, shoot us an email with what you have and the method you most prefer to communicate by and we'll reach out :)