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Part-Time Board Administrator (Posted December 7, 2023 until position is filled)

Job Posting:

Resource Connector North promotes economic growth in the natural resource sector of British Columbia. The RCN produces an annual business directory and supply guide to encourage northern B.C. businesses to connect with one another, access information regarding local projects, participate in networking opportunities, and further build business in B.C.

In addition to the Business Directory, an annual magazine is published featuring current projects and developments in the North. Publications are distributed throughout B.C. and RCN attends various industry trade shows throughout the province.

The Board hosts networking events to encourage communication and partnerships in the North. 

This part-time contract position is ideal for an organized professional who has outstanding administrative skills both in working with a Board of Directors and with maintaining a website.

The ideal candidate is a detail oriented self starter with the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision. The candidate must be a team player with a flexible attitude and the ability to prioritize workload and deadlines. Integrity, professionalism and excellent communication skills are essential. Compensation by invoice at $30/hour.

Send resumes to admin@resourceconnector.ca only

Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience in both a small office and/or working for a board of directors, or equivalent.
• Professional experience maintaining websites using proprietary applications, such as WordPress 
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must live in northern British Columbia
• Experience in economic development is an asset

Responsibilities:

• Arrange, schedule, and attend Board meetings
• Prepare and communicate meeting details via the Board’s meeting agenda
• Record and prepare minutes of Board meetings
• Receive and return email on behalf of the Board 
• Handle and assist with document distribution and other administrative projects and responsibilities
• Act as the administrative point of contact between the Board and its membership
• Help Board with internal and external projects
• Organize all details of the meeting, including arranging for meeting rooms, arranging for audio/visual equipment, etc.
• Maintain and update current content on the website to ensure it is relevant, especially 1) the PDF copies of the RCN Magazine, 2) the Team Page
• Preserve and maintain all business records delegated to Administrator position by the Board
• Research the internet and other literature for inclusion in reports to the Board

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Directors:

Resource Connector North Assn. actively seeks to add to the diversity of our Board of Directors. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member, or would like further information, please Contact RCN

Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Resource Connector North (RCN), so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.

Major responsibilities:

• Organizational leadership and advisement
• Organization of the board of directors, officers, and committees
• Formulation and oversight of policies and procedures
• Financial management, including adoption and oversight of an annual budget
• Oversight of program planning and evaluation
• Organization evaluation
• Participation on Standing and/ or Steering Committee to support the work of the organization
• Review of organizational and programmatic reports
• Promotion of the organization
• Outreach

*Leaders of the board share these responsibilities while acting in the interest of Resource Connector North. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the region.

 Length of term: One year

 Meetings and time commitment:

The Board of Directors meet monthly from September to June. Meetings typically last 90 minutes. Committees of the board are time-based and ad-hoc. They are arranged/ scheduled by Committee representatives, pending their respective work agenda. Board members are asked to attend all Board Meetings (unless advised of absence at a Board Meeting) and at least one Networking event, as they are determined.
If a Board member misses two (2) consecutive meetings, board attendance and commitment will be reviewed and discussed by board members and RCN    executives.
 

Expectations of board members:

• Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.
• Participate on at least one committee of the board.
• Be alert to regional concerns that can be addressed by RCN’s mission, vision, and tactics.
• Help communicate and promote RCN’s mission to the region.
• Become familiar with RCN’s finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
• Understand the current policies and procedures and work to improve the brand and performance of the organization.