SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Are you looking for board experience as a young professional? Do you care about connecting Austin’s nonprofit community? The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Austin (YNPN Austin) works to provide accessible professional development opportunities that empower young leaders and advance the nonprofit community. Our vision is a cultivated network of engaged young leaders that meets the diverse needs of the greater Austin nonprofit community. No previous experience with YNPN Austin is required to apply, just a love for the nonprofit community!

Recruitment 2023

YNPN Austin is now accepting applications for the following positions.

Executive Positions

This position sits on the Executive Board Council and leads the Communications Council that manages internal and external communications for YNPN Austin. This role organizes the YNPN Austin agenda & meetings for the board & exec team, guides strategy, and makes decisions to move the organization forward. The best part of this role is the opportunity to get to interact with all members and to be a connector. This position also allows one to be creative, strategic, help grow the organization and work behind-the-scenes magic.

Estimated time expectation: On average 15 hours including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting, Executive Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

Governance Council

This position sits on the Governance Council. This special Chair role will work across committees and connect board members. The Chair will provide a big picture perspective, assist on governance and oversight policies, and lead special projects and task forces.

Estimated time expectation: On average 10 hours per month including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting, and at least one event per quarter.

This Chair position sits on the Governance Council and is responsible for managing the EDI Committee and supporting the EDI Chair in the overall management and strategy of YNPN’s equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and directives. 

Estimated time expectation: On average 5 hours per month including attendance at four Board Meetings per year, the monthly Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

Stay tuned for a description or ask us to send you information!

Finance Council

This position sits on the Finance Council and provides leadership and support of YNPN Austin’s technological assets. This includes execution of CRM software, password maintenance and safety, IT support, and budgetary research. 

Estimated time expectation: On average 5 hours per month including attendance at four Board Meetings per year, the monthly Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

This position organizes safe and successful annual fundraisers. DGG is a fast-paced trivia style event where teams of people from various nonprofits around the area come together to compete to win a $500 grand prize to give to an organization of their choice.

This Vice Chair sits on the Finance Council and is responsible for organizing the Do Gooder Games, the largest annual fundraiser for YNPN Austin. This role handles all event logistics including venue, food procurement, in-kind donations, and coordination with external and internal groups. This role allows one to bring creativity and create a new experience each year.

his Vice Chair sits on the Finance Council and is responsible for organizing the Do Gooder Games, the largest annual fundraiser for YNPN Austin. This role handles all event logistics including venue, food procurement, in-kind donations, and coordination with external and internal groups. This role allows one to bring creativity and create a new experience each year.

This position position sits on the Finance Council and assists YNPN Austin in financial planning and budgeting. This position will assist the Vice President of Finance in developing, updating, and presenting the budget. This role will assist with administration of YNPN Austin accounts and vendors as well as in the creating of finance policies that govern YNPN Austin.

Communications Council

This position oversees the communications of YNPN, including social media, website, job board, event briefs, and emails. You’ll work with Digital Media and Social Media Vice Chairs to accomplish the goals of the committee.

Estimated time expectation: On average 15 hours including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting, Executive Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

Community Council

This position oversees the Membership Engagement Committee which welcomes new people who have recently joined YNPN Austin, builds and maintains meaningful relationships with current members, and partners with organizational members to facilitate the best possible experience with YNPN Austin.

Estimated time expectation: On average 5 hours per month including attendance at four Board Meetings per year, the monthly Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

This position handles the majority of the task delegation and interaction with committee members. The SPVC also facilitates the monthly meetings and ensures committee members are aware of upcoming YNPN events, addresses organizational needs (speakers, venues, etc.), and follows up on committee member connections in the community.

This position assists the Membership Engagement Chair with recruitment and continued engagement of both individual and organizational members. The Vice Chair also assists with setting the agenda and running committee meetings.

Estimated time expectation: On average 5 hours per month including attendance at four Board Meetings per year, the monthly Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

Programming Council

Events Council

This position plans and executes Member Events, including Networking with Execs, Behind the Scenes, Headshot Hoppy Hour, Board Recruitment events, and the Holiday Party. Member Events are networking-based events that allow our members to meet and form meaningful relationships with other young nonprofit professionals in our community.

Estimated time expectation: On average 15 hours per month including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

Stay tuned for a description or ask us to send you information! 

This position aligns all member-facing events and content to the YNPN Competency Model. In addition, the Curriculum Chair is responsible for overseeing internal process development and maintenance in partnership with Communications, Member Engagement, Finance, and Strategic Partnerships.

Estimated time expectation: On average 15 hours per month including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

This position assists the Member Events Chair with member events, including brainstorming, planning, communications, and day-of logistics. Vice Chair also assists with other events as needed, attends committee meetings, and helps communicate with committee members and other committees.

Estimated time expectation: On average 15 hours per month including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.

Stay tuned for a description or ask us to send you information!

This position supports the Events Council in planning and implementation of events that build skills from the YNPN Austin competency models. This person creates post-event surveys for each event and analyzes and shares results.

Estimated time expectation: On average 15 hours per month including attendance at monthly Board Meeting, Council Meeting and at least one event per quarter.