Member, Board of Directors

Job Description

Job Description

Volunteer Board Member Position

Sound Community Services’ mission is to inspire hope by empowering our diverse community to find healing and growth. We envision healthy, inclusive communities where every person’s unique experience is valued without judgment.

As a member of Sound’s Board of Directors, you’ll help translate that mission into action. You’ll join a dedicated team guiding the strategic direction of one of Southeastern Connecticut’s leading behavioral health and wellness organizations. This is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute your expertise, leadership, and community passion to help individuals thrive in recovery and life.

Your Role:

• Provide strategic leadership and governance alongside the CEO and Board Chair.
• Help shape Sound’s long-term vision, priorities, and community impact.
• Review performance metrics and outcomes to ensure mission alignment.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in decision-making.
• Serve as an ambassador and advocate for Sound in the community.

Who You Are:

• A values-driven professional or community advocate with leadership experience in business, nonprofit, government, or philanthropy.
• Passionate about behavioral health, recovery, and community wellness.
• Skilled in collaboration, relationship-building, and consensus.
• Known for integrity, credibility, and accountability.

Commitment:

• Volunteer position
• One-year term, renewable for an additional three years (if eligible)
• Monthly in-person meetings

Why It Matters:

Serving on Sound’s Board means joining a group of dedicated individuals who believe in the power of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence to change lives.

Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community rooted in hope and connection.