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Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be a member of the WE Market Co-op

• Must have access to email and the internet

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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Primary Responsibilities: The Whole Earth Market Board of Directors is a 9-person governing body consisting of co-op members that are elected on a rolling basis in March each year. Board members have a fiduciary duty to the success of WE Market Co-op and they have a responsibility to represent our members and act in their best interests. The Board of Directors operates under a Policy Governance model whereby the Board of Directors defines the policies and the co-op management reports on their compliance of the applicable policy each month.  Board members serve a three-year term and are expected to:

 

• Lead strategically by evaluating programs, impact, policy compliance, and performance of the organization

• Support, supervise, and review the performance of the co-op General Manager.

• Knowing the organization's mission, programs, policies, and needs.

• Ensuring the organization complies with legal requirements.

• Contribute to overall long-term, strategic planning process and assisting in implementing and monitoring the plan’s goals, including strong commitment to market expansion feasibility reviews and any future capital campaigns.

• Actively participate in board committees and support the co-op through monthly community engagement and education activities.

• Engage in board development and training sessions.

• Be available to receive or address member concerns.

• Abide by the Code of Conduct and uphold the Co-op Values & Principles.

 

Regular Expectations and Duties:

• Be enthusiastic, engaged, and responsive.

• Attend the Annual Meeting each March and monthly meetings with no more than two absences a year (meetings take place the third Monday of the month at 6pm, unless otherwise agreed upon).

• Staying informed about committee activities, preparing for meetings, and reviewing meeting minutes.

• Building collegial working relationships with the co-op General Manger, the board, and members.

• Be willing to commit approximately 10 hours per month to board work.

 

This is a volunteer position though Board Members do receive an 8% discount on co-op purchases during their term.

 

General Process: Approved applicants are presented to the co-op members for consideration and open positions filled through a vote at the Annual Meeting in March of each year.

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Interested? Reach out to our board!

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log.board.president@wholeearthgrocery.coop