Board of Director Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  Board Member

Summary:  Keep Odessa Beautiful, Inc. (KOB) operates as a public-private partnership between the City of Odessa and nonprofit organization Keep Odessa Beautiful, Inc.  As the governing body for the nonprofit arm of KOB, the all-volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for providing oversight and strategic direction for KOB and its programs.

Job Functions:

• Prepares for, and attends, all monthly board meetings. Attendance at Board meetings held every third Thursday of each month: 

January and February – via email or virtual 

March – in person meeting at 5:30 p.m.

April and May – via email or virtual

June – in person meeting at 5:30 p.m.

July and August – via email or virtual

September – in person meeting at 5:30 p.m.

October and November – via email or virtual

December - retreat

• Board members may not miss more than two (2) meetings in a calendar year.
• Participates in occasional “special call” meetings, held as needed on a date convenient to the majority of the board.
• Attends and participates in an annual half-day planning retreat each December, to establish goals and objectives for the upcoming year.
• Works with the staff and other board members of KOB to outline long-range goals.
• Participates actively on two committees of two events and participate in two events of your choice: Spring Sweep, Community Challenges, Fall Sweep, Texas Recycles Day, Planet Troopers, Recycle Fashion Show or any other fundraising event that KOB decides to do.
• Strives to become knowledgeable about KOB’s mission, vision, and objectives and how it is accomplished.
• Thoroughly reads pertinent documents, and readily asks questions to clarify and understand the information being presented.
• Responsibly manages and oversees the financial assets of Keep Odessa Beautiful, Inc., for the benefit of the organization.
• Exercises a “Duty of Loyalty” if serving on multiple boards simultaneously, disclosing conflicts of interest, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Safeguards the KOB mission, and ensures that programs hold true to the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, to maintain the public trust.

• Uphold the ethical, legal, and financial integrity of the organization. 
• Builds a collegial working relationship with fellow board members to facilitate a positive board environment. 
• Maintain an annual KOB membership at a level meaningful to the individual. 
• Serves as an advocate for KOB in the community to advance the organization’s mission and purpose. 
• Provide advisory support to KOB’s Executive Director.
• Assist with expanding KOB’s resources through fundraising, relationship building, and acknowledgment of supporters and volunteers.
• Provide a written resignation if unable to fulfill these expectations.

Estimated Time Commitment: 

Application Instructions:

Board member applications are accepted year-round, with terms beginning with the start of KOB’s fiscal year. Applicants must agree to serve a full 2-year term.

To be considered for a board position, complete the online application form. The KOB Executive Director will then contact you to arrange an in-person meeting.

Online Application Form: KOB Board of Directors