Friends of Shelby Board Member

Job Summary

Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms is governed by a passionate Board of Directors dedicated to improving our collective East Nashville greenspace. As a board member, you’ll help set policies, oversee operations, and protect the organization from conflicts of interest.

The board helps with:

• Defining our mission and purpose

• Strategic planning

• Financial management

• Fundraising

• Monitoring and evaluating programs and services

• Evaluating board performance

Board members are expected to:

• Know our mission, policies, programs, and needs

• Understand and approve our financial statements and board materials

• Hold accountable the Executive Director & Staff

• Participate fully in one or more committees that align with your skills

• Advocate for the organization

• Use connections and resources to support our mission

Job Responsibilities

All board members are expected to:

• Attend six board meetings per year (~90 minutes each)

• Join six committee meetings per year (~60 minutes each)

• Work between meetings on varying efforts (~2 hours monthly)

• Commit to a two-year term, with up to two re-elections possible

• Contribute at least $1000 annually (via fundraising, donations, or volunteering time at FOS events)

Qualifications

Skills Needed:

• Social Work/Social Justice

• Architecture/Construction

• Marketing

• Advocacy

• Development/Fundraising

• Legal

Additional Information

Benefits

N/A

How to Apply

Interested? Please fill out the 2027 Application . If we’re a good match, a board member will contact you for an initial phone interview. .

The interview process will consist of a total of 3 interviews- 2 with current board members and 1 with the Executive Director.

Details

• Date Posted: July 8, 2026
• Type: Board Member
• Job Function: Other
• Service Area: Board Leadership
• Start Date: 01/01/2027