The NWTRPA is putting out a call to all NWT residents to join the Board of Directors for the following Board position:
Director at Large (1-year term, resident from any NWT community)
About the NWTRPA Board of Directors
The NWT Recreation and Parks Association has an eight-person volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of a President, a Director-at-Large and six regional members from across the NWT. The Board of Directors sets goals for the organization and monitors the progress towards reaching those goals.
The Role of NWTRPA Board of Directors:
- Create and update policy
- Monitor that policies are being followed
- Complete tasks assigned to the Board in policy
- Report to the membership
Time Commitment
The NWTRPA Board of Directors is a volunteer position. The Board meets online/teleconference 3-4 times a year and in-person
3 times a year for a two-day, face-to-face meeting usually in Winter, Spring/Summer, and in the Fall at our Annual Conference/AGM.
Board members may be asked to join committees or working groups that will require additional conference calls and volunteer work. Aside from meetings, Board members can take part in other activities to support the organization.
Requirements:
- Must be residents of the NWT.
- Must be able to meet the time commitments of regularly attending board meetings.
- Must be NWTRPA members.
Experience:- Previous volunteer experience is considered an asset.
- Experience in recreation, sport, land-based and cultural activities is considered an asset.
- Experience with finance, board governance, policy, and non-profit groups is considered an asset.
Share your wisdom, knowledge, and experience to help steer the direction of the NWTRPA. The NWTRPA would benefit from your unique expertise! Expression of interest must be received by November 25, 2022.
Please contact admin@nwtrpa.org or call the NWTRPA at 867-669-8375 if you have any questions or wish to apply over the phone.
To view new and current Board Members with their profiles, visit the Staff/Board page.
