Apply by November 7th to info@slowfoodurbansandiego.org
| Slow Food Urban San Diego is seeking qualified and passionate volunteers for our 2015/2016 term. Terms, unless otherwise noted, are two years with the option to re-apply for a second term. The following positions are up for re-elections:
Co-Chair, Adult Education The Education Committee Co-Chair for Adult Education works with Education Co-Chair for Youth/Family to hold monthly Education Committee meetings, striving to engage and include Slow Food Urban San Diego's Membership as much as possible. The Adult Education Committee Chair is expected to organize two classes annually geared towards adult taste and cooking education. Chair, Food Justice The Food Justice Chair holds monthly committee meetings and organizes Slow Bucks, a program which provides free local produce to low-income seniors. The Food Justice Chair is also the liaison to the Slow Food California Policy Committee, which meets monthly via conference call. Good Food Community Fair Chair The Good Food Community Fair Chair is responsible for producing our annual event, The Good Food Community Fair, in conjunction with Food Day in October. This position also leads other events as determined by the Board. Secretary The secretary takes minutes during board meetings and administers annual elections. Communications The Communications Chair holds monthly committee meetings and oversees the newsletter, blog, website and social media. Treasurer The Treasurer maintains the books for the organization, handles expense reimbursements, accounts payable, and annual filings. The treasurer is responsible for leading the budgeting process and providing financial guidance to the Board. This position presents a Treasurer's report at monthly board meetings. A working knowledge of Quickbooks is required but training by the outgoing treasurer will be provided if necessary. Co-Chair, Membership The Membership Co-Chair maintains and updates the membership list and reports membership status at each board meeting. Membership co-chairs share the responsibility of organizing membership drives in accordance to Slow Food USA directives and take the lead in planning Slow Food Urban San Diego's Annual Membership meeting. Membership Co-Chairs may develop and coordinate additional programs to build the Chapter membership. Volunteer Coordinator The Volunteer Coordinator handles the volunteer database, organizes volunteers for Slow Food and partner events and organizes one volunteer appreciation event annually. Chair-elect/Vice Chair The Chair-elect works with the Co-Chair to administrate the Slow Food Urban San Diego Board of Directors and maintain chapter standing. Candidates must have served on the Slow Food Urban San Diego Board for a minimum of one year and agree to assume the Board Chair position in 2016 for a one-year term. Chair The Chair administrates the Slow Food Urban San Diego Board of Directors and maintains chapter standing. Candidates must have served on the Slow Food Urban San Diego Board for a minimum of one year. This is a one year term. If you are interested in applying to the the Slow Food Urban San Diego Board of Directors, please email a brief bio and letter of interest indicating the position in which you are interested to info@slowfoodurbansandiego.org by November 7th. In-person interviews will be scheduled the second and third weekends in November. Sincerely, Slow Food Urban San Diego Board of Directors |