COMMUNITY TRUSTEE
“JOB DESCRIPTION”

FUNCTION

Work with a group of peers from your county to advance Cascade Land Conservancy’s mission at the county-wide, grass-roots level through membership recruitment and outreach; suggestions, feedback, assistance, and project guidance to Conservation Directors; and service as on-the-grounds representatives and contacts for ongoing project stewardship.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to the vision and mission of Cascade Land Conservancy. 
• Will add value to the makeup of the county board of trustees by bringing a set of skills, relationships, and/or underrepresented perspectives to the group. 
• Willing to commit time and financial support

BASIC EXPECTATIONS

• Participation in regularly scheduled Trustee meetings. 
• Fundraising: 
• Contribute at least $250 annually
• Help fill a table at the annual Conservation Awards Breakfast
• Participate in outreach strategy and event planning
• Integrity:  hold sensitive information in confidence and avoid conflict of interest consistent with board policy

ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE ROLES

Some optional roles, delegated in coordination with the county board of trustees

• Serve on a subcommittee of the county board of trustees. 
• Serve on a committee of the board (Conservation, Administration & Finance, Strategic Planning, Nominating, Development & Outreach).  Committee make-up calls for one trustee from each county on each committee. 
• Serve as a Site Steward.  Adopt a CLC protected site and act as the primary volunteer monitor and liaison. 
• Liaison to a specific organization, constituency, or geographic area.