Board of Directors Member

Do you find purpose in helping break the spirit of poverty? Do you have a desire to share your knowledge and experience to help an award-winning non-profit become even better? We are actively recruiting for new Board Members!

About the Role

For more than 50 years, Career Path Services has worked to break the spirit of poverty through the dignity of work. We believe economic mobility is built through opportunity, preparation, and partnership. Each year, we serve thousands of individuals across Washington State, connecting people to meaningful employment and helping employers build stronger, more inclusive talent pipelines.

We are seeking new board members who have demonstrated leadership within their profession, community, or lived experience and are prepared to contribute at a governance level. Leadership may include executive roles, community leadership, grassroots advocacy, entrepreneurial experience, or other forms of demonstrated influence and impact. Board service at Career Path Services is an opportunity to steward mission, strengthen long-term sustainability, and shape the future of economic opportunity in our communities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and attend quarterly board meetings
• Participate actively on at least one committee
• Engage in strategic planning and performance oversight
• Uphold fiduciary, ethical, and conflict-of-interest standards
• Introduce CPS leadership to potential philanthropic supporters, corporate partners, employers, or community collaborators
• Participate in at least one direct cultivation, sponsorship, or partnership conversation annually
• Host or attend mission-aligned engagement opportunities when appropriate
• Remain engaged in advancing relationships they help initiate
• Make a personally meaningful annual contribution, based on personal or employer capacity

Requirements

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in philanthropy, healthcare, technology, marketing or strategic communications, as well as those whose lived experience connects directly to the workforce and economic mobility systems we seek to strengthen. We are committed to building a board that reflects the breadth of communities we serve. We welcome individuals from diverse racial, cultural, economic, professional, and lived backgrounds and believe that strong governance requires multiple lenses at the table.

In this recruitment cycle, we are particularly seeking individuals with experience in:

• Philanthropy and fund development
• Healthcare systems and community health
• Technology and future-of-work innovation
• Marketing, communications, and strategic storytelling

Schedule

• Board Members serve three-year terms
• Participate in quarterly full board meetings
• Active service on at least one committee
• An annual strategic or planning session
• Ongoing engagement between meetings as needed

Board members should anticipate approximately 6-10 hours per quarter for meetings and preparation, in addition to committee participation and periodic engagement activities.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities to enhance leadership and strategic planning skills
• Networking with a diverse group of passionate professionals from various industries
• Making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and communities facing economic challenges
• Contributing to the growth and success of a mission-driven organization
• Travel expenses for in-person meetings (in Spokane, WA) will be reimbursed

About Career Path Services

Career Path Services is a workforce development and employment training 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Spokane, WA. As an organization, we pride ourselves in being a part of our community and truly enriching the community we work in. We value our diverse team-based environments while recognizing the creativity and initiative of individuals.

Our Purpose: Breaking the spirit of poverty through the dignity of work.

Our Mission: Career Path Services is an equity-centered, workforce development and human services nonprofit corporation. We disrupt the drivers of poverty through equitable access to economic opportunity and financial stability.

Our Vision: Empowering All People, Enhancing an Equitable Workforce, Enriching Diverse Communities.