Trustee - Finance & Impact

Voluntary Community Development

Job Description

Are you passionate about solving environmental and social issues?

Do you want to be part of a growing platform?

Do you want to see Auckland & Wellington thrive with connected communities?

We're looking for a new trustee to join our Auckland team as our Finance & Impact lead.

As a trustee, you'll join our board of young professionals working to connect young people to social and environmental action, and support our work to help get more young people into board positions in Aotearoa.

The Social Change Collective runs bi-monthly events on a range of social and environmental issues that attract around 50-70 attendees. After each event, we encourage people to take action in their local community by promoting volunteering opportunities, governance positions and engagement platforms e.g. writing submissions or signing petitions. You can check out our past events here: https://www.socialchangecollectivenz.com/events

About the role

As the Finance & Impact Trustee, you are responsible for ensuring SCC is in a secure and sustainable financial position.

This includes the funding relationships with key national and regional partners, as well as SCC’s legal responsibilities for financial management and reporting. Your role also has a focus on actions associated with events and tracking impact.

Key duties and responsibilities are set out in the attached role description. We are particularly interested in applicants in the 20–30 age bracket.

As an SCC Trustee, you will get the opportunity to:

  • Be a part of a social change movement aiming to improve social and environmental outcomes and equity in decision making in Aotearoa
  • Drive and influence the strategy and kaupapa of SCC alongside a board of six other trustees
  • Develop as a people leader, building team culture and engagement
  • Make connections with a network of like-minded people, charities, and organisations working towards social and environmental change
  • Gain experience and exposure to governance of a young and dynamic not-for-profit board
  • Have access to resources, training, and professional development opportunities on governance and being a board member

Organisation

Social Change Collective

Job Summary

We're looking for a new Finance & Impact Trustee!

How to apply

To apply, please send a short cover letter and CV by Sunday 16 February to auckland @socialchangecollectivenz.com

Sector

Not for Profit

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