Board Member

Trees Winnipeg is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, and educating the public on Winnipeg’s urban forests and environments. We offer events and programs that raise awareness about the role, value, and benefits of the urban forest, provide education and training opportunities, and collaborate with like-minded organizations and community groups.

About the role

Trees Winnipeg is seeking community-minded individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for hiring and overseeing the Executive Director, advising on program work, budget and financials, and assisting with committee work in areas such as finance, marketing, fundraising, and governance.

Board members are expected to attend quarterly online and in-person board meetings, committee meetings (if applicable), and an annual general meeting. The Board includes a nine-member board, an Executive Committee, a Finance Committee, and ad hoc committees.

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly board meetings (online and in-person) and an annual general meeting
• Participate in committee meetings (4–8 times per year) if serving on a standing or ad hoc committee
• Advise on program work, budget, and financials of the organization
• Assist in committee work related to finance, marketing, fundraising, and governance
• Hire and oversee the Executive Director

Requirements

• Skills or experience in one or more of the following areas: finance, accounting, fundraising, marketing, non-profit board membership, government lobbying, advocacy, or arboriculture
• Commitment to the mission of protecting and supporting Winnipeg’s urban forest
• Willingness to contribute time and expertise to board and committee work

Benefits

• Gain experience in financial statement review and non-profit governance
• Develop skills in fundraising, event planning, and board leadership
• Contribute to environmental stewardship and community engagement
• Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and organizations

Skills

The Board welcomes individuals with backgrounds in:

• Finance or accounting (related careers: Accountant, Bookkeeper)
• Fundraising or event planning (related careers: Fundraiser, Non-profit Fund Developer, Event Planner)
• Non-profit board membership
• Government lobbying or advocacy
• Arboriculture or environmental stewardship

We encourage applications from Indigenous people and those who live in Winnipeg’s inner city.

Schedule

• Evening and weekend availability for meetings and events
• Flexible hours for remote volunteering and committee work
• Quarterly board meetings (online and in-person)
• Committee meetings (4–8 times per year)

Location: Winnipeg (Assiniboine South, Downtown, Elmwood, Fort Garry, Inkster, Point Douglas, River East, River Heights, Seven Oaks, St. Boniface, St. James-Assiniboia, St. Vital, Transcona)

Training/Orientation: Provided by the organization.

Opportunity ID: 6471