Board Treasurer for Barnacles & Bees
We teach that, no matter how small you are, from the tiniest barnacle to the busiest bee, you can have a meaningful and positive impact in your community.
Barnacles & Bees is a nonprofit organization in Bremerton, Washington focused on outdoor education, nature & families. Our goal is to cultivate leaders and creative thinkers, playful families and connected communities. Learning through observation and immersion in nature is at the heart of our organization, our programs, and our values. Find out more about our programs through our website: https://www.barnaclesandbees.com/
Accountability
The Board Treasurer is an executive and voting member of the Board of Directors of the Association and appointed in a manner consistent with the bylaws. They are accountable to the Board for the fulfillment of the duties and responsibilities outlined below.
Authority
The Treasurer, as other Board members, has no authority to direct staff or take independent action on matters outside of the duties outlined unless given such authority by the Board.
Time Commitment
Six hours per month (Board meetings, meetings with the Program Director, committee meetings).
Term of Office
Two years with the possibility of renewal.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Treasurer will offer guidance to the Program Director and financial officer in ensuring good fiscal planning, decision-making and oversight at a governance level.
Their principal duties are to:
- Oversee the development of high level financial policies and their review by the Board.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and its presentation to the Board for review.
- Ensure that the appropriate monthly or quarterly financial statements are reviewed by the Board.
- Ensure that the Board regularly monitors the organization’s financial performance and alerts it to any important discrepancies between planned and actual figures.
- Ensure that the organization maintains the appropriate financial books and records and that these are accurate and up-to-date.
- Ensure that government tax filings and remittances are submitted on a timely basis.
- Ensure that payroll and other liabilities are settled in a timely manner.
- Serve as a co-signer of checks with at least one another signing officer.
- Ensure that excess funds and reserves are properly held and invested.
- Verify that donations are handled appropriately and that grants and service delivery contracts are accounted for in accordance with the requirements of funders.
- Meet with the external auditor annually if needed, to identify any financial control and record keeping problems or deficiencies and oversee action by the Program Director and financial officer to address them.
- Recommend to the Board the need for a review or renewal of the auditing services provided.
- Assists the Program Director and Board Chair with the development and presentation of the annual report.
- Present or co-present the organization’s financial report and recommend appointment or reappointment of auditor at the Annual General Meeting.
- Helps, along with the Program Director, keep the Board informed of important financial events, trends, and issues relevant to the organization.
- Engage in, promote, and donate to fundraising events for the organization.
Committee Membership
The Treasurer is automatically a member of the Executive Committee if one exists, and will normally chair the following committees when and where such are necessary:
- Audit Committee
- Budget Development Committee
- Financial Policy Development Task Group
Qualifications
- Commitment to the organization’s mission and strategic directions.
- An understanding of, and experience with, good financial management and reporting practices.
- A professional accounting designation may be required
- An appreciation of the kind and level of financial information needed at a Board level to support decision making.
- An ability to commit the time required to fulfill the responsibilities described.
To Apply
- Submit your resume;
- Three applicable references;
- Answer the following questions:
- Why is outdoor education important, especially for early learning?
- What is your earliest and most fond memory of the outdoors?
- What inspires you about this opportunity?
Send application to: hello@barnaclesandbees.com
Position open until filled.
