• Reflects commitment to, and a clear understanding of, the mission and vision of Volunteer MBC in performance of duties for the Board
• Supports the Board President and Vice-President as they carry out their responsibilities, including agenda preparation/conduct of meetings and monitoring of the Board's Annual Work Plan
• Presides over Board meetings in the absence of the President and Vice-President
• Works collaboratively with the other members of the Board
• Records meeting minutes and distributes these to Board members in a timely fashion
• Reviews past Board minutes/action items as required and relevant to future meetings
• Maintains all Board records and ensures their accuracy and safe, secure preservation
• Provides notice of meetings of the Board and/or of a committee when such notice is required
• Represents Volunteer MBC to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the Charitable Organization
• Participates actively in, and contributes to, Volunteer MBC fundraising, its events and campaigns *** MINIMUM 2-year commitment, including participation on one one of the Board's standing committees (see 'Time Detail' below) Selected applicants will be invited to attend for an interview about this role.

• Minimum 21 years of age 
• Post-Secondary education and/or work experience in Business Administration
• Familiarity with the not-for-profit corporate sector is an asset
• Experience in conducting business/board meetings is an asset
• Good understanding of board governance policies/procedures is an asset (demonstrated experience in board governance definitely an asset)
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Ability/experience in recording minutes of executive business/board meetings
• Strong attention to detail/accuracy in creation/maintenance of business records
• Strong organizational skills (incl. planning/scheduling meetings, agendas)
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others

Orientation to Volunteer MBC will be provided during interview and on an ongoing basis (with the bonus that the 'Board Secretary' will enjoy opportunities to participate in Board Governance training, provided through Volunteer MBC's 'Learning Centre')

Volunteer MBC is committed to the promotion and facilitation of diversity, equity and inclusion in our organization, and in the community. We work to ensure that within our workplace and in our outreaches, there is no discrimination based on ethnicity, culture, language, race, age, sex, sexual or gender identity or orientation, income, religious or political affiliation, and that in all our engagements, we are fair and equitable. In keeping with this core policy, we encourage applications by qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.