BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOB DESCRIPTION ... - Child Life Council

BOARD OF DIRECTORS JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR
Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities:
1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and Board.
2. Serve as a voting member of the Board.
3. Serve as a chair, appointed member, ex‐officio member or officer, or Board liaison with
oversight of association committees, task forces, working groups, and meetings as assigned by
the President.
4. Working with the President, help ensure compliance with Board policies and procedures and all
relevant legal and ethical standards, including policies and standards governing corporate
relationships.
5. Act as a representative or spokesperson for CLC at the President’s request.
6. Act as a mentor and coach to senior volunteers and emerging leaders to help them strengthen
their leadership skills and develop professional networks of value to CLC.
7. Perform other duties as directed by the Board or the President.
Term of Office:
Two years.
Method of Appointment:
Elected by membership.
Accountability:
Reports to the Board of Directors.
Time Commitment:
4‐6 hours per month, including:
Board conference calls
Board Meetings (2‐3/year)

Professional Qualifications and Skills:
Well recognized leader.
Broad‐based clinical knowledge and experience.
Commitment to champion the best interests of CLC as a whole.
Effective communicator.
Ability to work with and build consensus among diverse groups.
Proven track record in substantive assignments within CLC.
Access to sufficient local resources, to be able to accommodate demands such as travel,
phone calls, and daily emails.
Be highly knowledgeable about CLC in general, and more specifically regarding Board
matters and issues, policies and procedures, and current direction of CLC.