Halifax Sexual Health Centre (Halifax Sexual Health Centre – Chair – Board of Directors)

Organization Name: Halifax Sexual Health Centre
Opportunity Title: Halifax Sexual Health Centre – Chair – Board of Directors
Category: Boards / Committee / Leadership
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: March 1, 2022
End Date: February 12, 2097

Email: board@hshc.ca
Website: http://www.hshc.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

The Halifax Sexual Health Centre provides health services and resources that are sex positive, pro-choice, inclusive, and non-judgemental.  STAFF & BOARD Role of the Board of Directors The Halifax Sexual Health Centre is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors which is responsible for determining HSHC’s purpose and mission as well as: reviewing and approving HSHC’s strategic planning, ethical values and structure; selecting and maintaining an effective Board; appointing and overseeing our Executive Director, overseeing HSHC’s operations, and overseeing HSHC’s communications with its members and external stakeholders. The Board Chair oversees all of these activities. Preferably, our new Chair will have had prior Board experience.  Directors’ Qualities and Attributes HSHC aims to provide accessible and client-centered services and we pride ourselves on building an organization that celebrates freedom of choice, diversity, and open mindedness. Prospective members should fully support the vision and mission of the HSHC and will also be willing to: • Act with integrity and courage • Strengthen discussions and decision making with informed judgement, perspective, and analytical thinking • Communicate and present their options effectively and constructively • Listen attentively and respectfully, ask questions, and be willing to learn • Be dependable, flexible, and strategically agile Director Participation In-person attendance at meetings: The HSHC Board of Directors meets once per month for approximately 1.5 hours at the HSHC on Bayers Rd or virtually (during COVID). Meeting preparation: All Board members are expected to arrive at meetings ready to contribute to strategic planning decisions and inform the stewardship of the organization’s assets. Participation in orientation, educational, and planning sessions: Minimal time requirement (perhaps once or twice per year). Working with HSHC staff and volunteers: Our strategic planning initiatives outline many opportunities for our HSHC Directors to engage with our Executive Director and other HSHC stakeholders throughout the year. Availability for unscheduled meetings: As required. Attendance at events: We encourage our Directors to attend our key fundraising and engagement events. Fundraising expectations: In addition to committing a minimum annual contribution to HSHC of $25.00 to support the HSHC Society Membership, all Directors will be expected to participate in fundraising activities and initiatives. This can involve financial contribution, event promotion and stewardship, ticket sales, assisting with sourcing sponsors and donors, or helping with event/initiative coordination. How to Apply To apply for a board position, please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing why you would like to join our HSHC team to: board@hshc.ca with the subject line: Nominating Committee.