Board Members x3 (Voluntary) – Remote / Work From Home

ABOUT RUN FOR IT

Run For It is an independent, non-partisan political organisation working to rebuild our democracy and create a better kind of politics for future generations. Young people and our interests are under-represented in politics and Run For It works to better engage young people in the democratic process.

Our work is primarily focused on supporting young people to get elected to local councils, and in 2023, Run For It established the national coalition of organisations behind the Make It 16 Campaign in Australia.

In 2024, Run For it is running campaigns to elect more young people to council in New South Wales and Victoria.

WHY BE INVOLVED WITH RUN FOR IT

With so many challenges currently facing young people in Australia there is a critical need for young leaders to step up and organise for better outcomes. Run For It is a growing organisation that supports a wider movement of young people fighting to make their voices heard.

Joining Run For It at this time means that you will help young people get elected and change politics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advance the mission and objects of Run For It.
• Fundraising.
• Organisational development and governance.
• Mentor and guide the Run For It volunteer leadership team, including support to develop organisational strategy.
• Maintain oversight over the organisation’s budget and financial management processes.
• Assess and manage risk.
• Ensure Run For It complies with relevant requirements under the Corporations Act.

ABOUT YOU

We’re currently looking to build on our founding board team and recruit 3 new members with any of the following skills and experience:

• A genuine interest and desire to systematically change our society and democracy.
• Experience in campaigning or organising for social, environmental or racial justice.
• Experience as a board or company secretary, in legislative compliance and/or governance for a not-for-profit.
• Experience in fundraising, philanthropy and/or grant writing.

We are more interested in your ability to commit time, energy, and willingness to learn than in prior formal experience. We want a board with a diversity of skills and experience, so please apply if you’re interested even if you do not meet all the specific criteria.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Minimum time commitment:

• 1 full strategy day per year (either online or in-person).
• 1 Monthly 90 minute board meeting (online).
• Pre-reading and committee work outside of the board, roughly 8 hours per Month.

Role length: 12 Months

NOTE

All interested and qualified participants are encouraged to apply, however, young people (aged under 35) are particularly encouraged to apply. First Nations people and people with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply. If you have any accessibility needs, feel free to get in touch and necessary adjustments can be made to the roles and recruitment process.

A position description is attached.