Secretary/Board Director (Voluntary)

Area of expertise: Yoga Advocacy for Health and Education
Organisation Type: Not-for-profit
Remuneration: Voluntary

Lead the Change with Yoga For Good Foundation

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in people’s lives through Yoga?

Yoga for Good Foundation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secretary to join our Board. If you have experience in a Board role, the not-for-profit sector or relevant knowledge, your leadership can help more people in the community experience the lasting benefits of Yoga and its related practices.

This volunteer position requires six hours per month and attendance at monthly board meetings, typically held online outside of business hours.

We are a charity that offers innovative programs, events and grants that benefit communities through the principles of yoga and related practices for a purposeful, peaceful life. We support experienced yoga practitioners and organisations seeking opportunities to use Yoga to do good in their community and empower people to live their best lives.

The Secretary reports to the Board and works closely with the Chairman and Executive Director. The Secretary is accountable for compliance with all obligations (legal, policy and formality). Including but not limited to:

  • Risk management and compliance, implementing processes and guidelines relevant to functional areas
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and governance requirements are adhered to
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Meeting minute-taking and tracking follow-up actions
  • Meet or exceed risk management and compliance standards internally and externally.

About You

We are looking for people who are:

  • genuinely passionate about the not-for-profit sector and share our values
  • willing to actively engage with our stakeholders
  • willing and able to commit the time required for the role
  • good communicator who acts ethically and with integrity
  • collaborative with highly developed interpersonal skills to negotiate and resolve problems
  • interested in practicing yoga, attending our annual event, and yoga networking in health and education (desirable).

Essential Selection Criteria

Applicants should have:

  • relevant tertiary or professional qualifications
  • previous board/committee experience (highly desirable)
  • Membership of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
  • Understanding of the not-for-profit sector’s regulatory framework and governance standards
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Passion for the not-for-profit sector and commitment to fulfilling the role’s responsibilities
  • Reside in the greater Sydney area; remote will be considered within Australia.

We are looking for candidates who can commit to at least 24 months and have adequate time to dedicate to the role. Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Time Commitment (per month) six hours for documentation, record management and reporting.

Employment Basis: This pro-bono position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to our strategic direction.

Let’s Chat!

For an informal chat about the position please email Moira@yogaforgood.com.au with the subject line “Secretary Application” or via +61 466 079 226.

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