Volunteer Board Member (Treasurer & Secretary positions available)

About the role

The Volunteer Treasurer is a remote role responsible for supporting MERA’s financial stewardship and organizational sustainability. The Treasurer will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, tracking income and expenses, and preparing regular financial summaries for the Board. Day-to-day responsibilities may include helping manage budgets for programs, monitoring cash flow, and supporting the preparation of grant and donor financial reports. The role will also involve collaborating with other board members to ensure compliance with nonprofit financial practices and contributing to the refinement of internal financial procedures. This role is designed for individuals interested in nonprofit finance, public health, or humanitarian work who want to gain experience in the financial operations of a mission‑driven organization.

The Volunteer Secretary is a remote role responsible for supporting MERA's governance, organizational effectiveness, and Board operations. The Secretary will assist with maintaining accurate organizational records, documenting Board and committee meetings, and ensuring important governance documents are organized and accessible. Day-to-day responsibilities may include preparing meeting agendas in collaboration with Board leadership, recording and distributing meeting minutes, tracking Board actions and deadlines, and supporting compliance with nonprofit governance requirements. The role will also involve coordinating communication among Board members, maintaining organizational records, and contributing to the development and improvement of internal governance processes. This position is designed for individuals interested in nonprofit leadership, public health, humanitarian work, or organizational administration who want to gain experience in nonprofit governance and Board operations within a mission‑driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, track income and expenses, prepare financial summaries for the Board (Treasurer)
• Help manage program budgets, monitor cash flow, support grant and donor financial report preparation (Treasurer)
• Collaborate with board members to ensure compliance with nonprofit financial practices and refine internal financial procedures (Treasurer)
• Maintain accurate organizational records, document Board and committee meetings, keep governance documents organized and accessible (Secretary)
• Prepare meeting agendas with Board leadership, record and distribute meeting minutes, track Board actions and deadlines (Secretary)
• Support compliance with nonprofit governance requirements, coordinate communication among Board members (Secretary)
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal governance processes (Secretary)
• Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings (both roles)
• Serve a two‑year term with opportunity for reappointment (both roles)

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Based in the United States for the duration of the term and able to attend virtual Board of Directors meetings
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Organizational and time management skills to handle recurring tasks, deadlines, and reporting cycles
  • Commitment to MERA’s values of refugee dignity, health equity, and culturally responsive service
  • Comfort working remotely, using digital collaboration tools, and coordinating with a distributed team
• Preferred:
  • Interest in nonprofit management, humanitarian aid, public health, or refugee support; prior experience or coursework in role‑related fields is beneficial
  • Ability to learn new systems and guidelines; prior nonprofit, volunteer, or board leadership experience is a plus

About MERA

Middle East Refugee Aid (MERA) Inc. is a youth‑led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on sustainable health promotion for Middle Eastern refugees and surrounding overlooked communities. Based in the United States, MERA operates programs across the Middle East and North America in partnership with local organizations to ensure public health services are community‑rooted, culturally and linguistically relevant, justice‑driven, and empowering.

Time Commitment

Approximately 4–10 hours per month, with additional time during budget preparation, annual reporting, or major fundraising initiatives. Includes attendance at monthly Board of Directors meetings and a two‑year term with opportunity for reappointment.