Board of Directors

Are you interested in our local ecosystem and educating the next generation of environmental stewards?  Are you interested in native wildlife and plants?  Are you interested in connecting the community with natural resources? 

Join us!

Overview

The purpose of the Board of Directors is to govern the Living Coast Discovery Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  The Board is responsible to establish the future direction of the organization and ensure that Living Coast Discovery Center has the resources necessary to fulfill its mission.

Responsibilities:

– Be committed to the Living Coast’s Mission and Vision
– Serve on at least one Committee annually
– Attend, at a minimum, 75% of Board meetings (quarterly, hybrid)     and 75% Committee Meetings annually (varies based on committee)
– Be willing to make a personal financial commitment of $2,500 annually. This may be contributed by personal gift, family foundation, through the member’s corporation, or combination of all three sources
– Support Living Coast activities by personally attending and bringing guests.  Activities may include, but are not limited to: Community Events, Special Events, Member and Volunteer Events
– Represent the Living Coast in the community and within respective circles of influence
– Become familiar with the Living Coast’s programs, exhibits, and outreach
– Actively oversee fiscal, legal and ethical integrity of the Living Coast
– Establish the strategic direction for the organization and support the Executive Director and staff to implement it

Terms

– Board member will serve a three-year term
– Board members may serve up to three consecutive terms and are required to step off the Board for one year before being eligible to serve an additional three terms