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MRCC Trust member - Secretary

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The Board Secretary assists the Board in an administrative role including the preparation of Board packs and the taking of minutes at Board meetings.
You would report to the Chair (who is also the President of the Association).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take notes during meetings and distribute relevant information to committee members.
  • Maintain records of committee activities and decisions.

Interested candidates will be required to submit a brief statement of interest that includes:

  1. an introduction (briefly introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in becoming a trust member),
  2. relevant experience (highlight any relevant experience or skills that make you a suitable candidate for the role. This could include professional experience, volunteer work, or personal attributes), and
  3. potential contributions (Describe how you believe you can contribute to the board and the organization. Mention any specific areas where you think you can add value).
    • Collaborate with committee members to plan and execute events and initiatives.
    • Attend meetings and contribute input, ideas and feedback.

Along with your secretary role you will be an active board member guiding a new organisation in long term strategic planning.

Requirements:

Previous knowledge of how records of meetings are produced and filed
Good computer skills
Experience in NGO governance or community work is preferred but not essential.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Board Meetings are held monthly (every 2nd Wednesday for an average duration of 2 hours) plus other work as required. Approximately 10 hours per month in total.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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