Description

The board of directors is the governing body of Crushing Colonialism, a registered 501c3 nonprofit in the so-called “U.S.” We currently have two openings for our board of directors. Please read and apply as instructed if interested. 

Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities and have a fiduciary and legal responsibility to meet their role on the board. 

Board members meet periodically to discuss and vote on the affairs of the organization. We currently hold quarterly virtual board meetings with the fourth as the annual meeting in December. At a minimum, an annual meeting must occur with all board members present. Additional meetings or correspondence may take place throughout the year so board members can discuss and make other necessary decisions. Attendance is required as meetings are legally required and do not count without a quorum. Board terms are two years. 

The Powers and Duties of each director position according to Crushing Colonialism’s Articles of Incorporation are listed below.

VISION

Crushing Colonialism tells the stories of Indigenous people to create a world that values and honors Indigeneity.

MISSION

Crushing Colonialism’s mission is to uplift and tell the stories of Indigenous people through multi-media work while supporting those doing the work. Our collective is founded and operated by Indigenous people working in a variety of media fields across the world. We work to increase the pay and employment of Indigenous media makers while also promoting their work, providing funding for media projects, and increasing access to professional representation. In doing this we control our narratives in order to crush colonialism.

PRESIDENT

The President shall be the Chief  Executive Officer of the Corporation. The President shall from time to time make such  reports of the affairs and operations of the Corporation as the Board may direct and shall  preside at all meetings of the Board. The President shall approve all external  communications and be responsible to represent the Corporation with all external  partners. The President shall recruit additional future Board members and nominate them  for Board approval. The President shall have such other powers and shall perform such  other duties as may from time to time be assigned to the President by the Board. 

The President leads and oversees the business and affairs of the board and supervises all of the business. This position includes overseeing and managing the work of all the board of directors members and reports to staff, in particular the Executive Director. The person in this position should be knowledgeable and comfortable with fundraising, communications, conflict resolution, negotiations, event programming, and grassroots community outreach.

TREASURER

The Treasurer shall be the custodian  of all funds and securities of the Corporation. Whenever so directed by the board, the  Treasurer shall render a statement of the cash and other accounts of the Corporation, and  the Treasurer shall cause to be entered regularly in the books and records of the Corporation to be kept for such purpose full and accurate accounts of the Corporation’s 

The Treasurer keeps account of the receipts and disbursements in the organization’s books. Additionally the Treasurer is responsible for keeping track of the organization’s financial condition. This is an important role because it keeps the other officers and board members informed about the fiscal health of the organization. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

These are non-paid positions and all board members, including non-officers, will be required to raise a minimum of $3,000 USD every year of their term. All board members must be Indigenous with cultural and community ties to their tribes.

Hiring & Equity Statement

Crushing Colonialism is an Indigenous-led organization committed to disability justice, decolonization, and collective liberation. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous people with cultural and community ties and other members of the BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, Deaf, disabled, or chronically ill communities and other marginalized people to apply.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, language, or nationality.

Language Access

Crushing Colonialism is committed to language justice. We welcome applicants who can support multilingual content workflows or collaborate across languages. Language access needs will be discussed collaboratively, and accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.

Level of Language Proficiency

Fluent in English.

Location

Remote. Must have consistent access to high-speed internet and the ability to communicate across time zones.

Work is open to applicants worldwide and can be performed from anywhere in the world.

Associated Location

Washington, DC, USA

Apply to This Job

Please submit:

• A cover letter (1 page max) detailing your interest and experience in serving on non-profit board of directors and your interest specifically
• A resume or CV

Send applications to: info@crushingcolonialism.org

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