Nominating Committee
Unitarian Universalist Association · Boston, MA · 17 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Purpose
The Nominating Committee nominates volunteers for all positions elected by the General Assembly except for President and Moderator.
Key responsibilities
- Publicize committee openings (volunteer opportunities)
- Interview volunteers
- Check references
- Communicate with committee chairs
- Communicate with Board
- Communicate with Appointments Committee
Skills Needed
- Be able to openly give and receive feedback regarding presentation and style with minimal defensiveness
- Capacity to work sensitively and cooperatively with others
- An ability to keep confidentiality about personal conversations and assessments
- Have an understanding of the UUA structure, governance and an awareness of pressing associational issues and needs
- Have some experience with other selection and nominating committees i.e. at church or cluster level
Length of Term
3 years, with the possibility of one additional term
Meetings
- 1 in person 2-3 day meeting
- 1 meeting at GA
- several videoconference meetings throughout the year
Additional Information
Volunteers on the Committee spend extensive time discussing candidates, recruiting, attending to reference checks, and interviewing.