Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms

Friends of Shelby Board Member

Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms

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Job Summary

Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms is governed by a passionate Board of Directors dedicated to improving our collective East Nashville greenspace. As a board member, you’ll help set policies, oversee operations, and protect the organization from conflicts of interest.

The board helps with:

  • Defining our mission and purpose

  • Strategic planning

  • Financial management

  • Fundraising

  • Monitoring and evaluating programs and services

  • Evaluating board performance

Board members are expected to:

  • Know our mission, policies, programs, and needs

  • Understand and approve our financial statements and board materials

  • Hold accountable the Executive Director & Staff

  • Participate fully in one or more committees that align with your skills

  • Advocate for the organization

  • Use connections and resources to support our mission

Job Responsibilities

All board members are expected to:

  • Attend six board meetings per year (~90 minutes each)

  • Join six committee meetings per year (~60 minutes each)

  • Work between meetings on varying efforts (~2 hours monthly)

  • Commit to a two-year term, with up to two re-elections possible

  • Contribute at least $1000 annually (via fundraising, donations, or volunteering time at FOS events)

Qualifications

Skills Needed:

  • Social Work/Social Justice

  • Architecture/Construction

  • Marketing

  • Advocacy

  • Development/Fundraising

  • Legal

Additional Information

Benefits

N/A

How to Apply

Interested? Please fill out the 2027 Application. If we’re a good match, a board member will contact you for an initial phone interview. .

The interview process will consist of a total of 3 interviews- 2 with current board members and 1 with the Executive Director.

Details

  • Date Posted: July 8, 2026
  • Type: Board Member
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Board Leadership
  • Start Date: 01/01/2027