Board Member

Task description:
Thank you for your interest in joining the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) Board!

Since 1968 YCS has been advocating for responsible and sustainable land use, ensuring the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem health for generations to come. Use your voice! Be part of the conservation conversation.

YCS is looking for board members with diverse skills and experience – and a passion for conservation! We specifically welcome people of diverse cultural backgrounds and people from communities outside Whitehorse to apply. Nominees for the board must be members of the Society, and must be normally resident in the Yukon. The general membership will elect the board at the AGM on March 20. Membership can be acquired at: https://www.yukonconservation.ca/memberships

Responsibilities:
- Attend monthly meetings
- A few hours of reading + correspondence on board activities in between
- Serve on internal committees in areas of interest
- Provide input on board initiatives
- Bring your ideas and enthusiasm!

Skills needed:
Specific skills and experience that would be helpful to the Board at this time include:
● Knowledge of accounting and/or financial management
● Human resources experience and skills
● Knowledge of energy systems, fish & wildlife management, mining practices or climate change science
● Advocacy skills
● Fundraising experience
● IT/Computer skills
● Experience working with First Nations
● Reconciliation within conservation
● Team building skills
● Leadership skills

Time commitment:
The board meets monthly, usually for 1.5 hours, with two to three hours reading and emailing between meetings. Each board member is also expected to participate in a governance committee, supporting the functioning of the board and/or a program committee supporting staff in an area of interest (e.g. mining, energy, etc.) Executive members may also spend more time on communication. Normal board term is 2 years.

Incentive for the volunteer:
Board training resources are available, as well as mentorship opportunities.

Use your passion for conservation and work with a dynamic team to help YCS conserve the Yukon’s awesomeness!

Staff position that will supervise the volunteer:
Board President

Gerald Haase
Yukon Conservation Society
[email protected]
(867) 668-5678