East Nashville Wellness Center
Board Member
East Nashville Wellness Center
Job Summary
East Nashville Wellness Center is looking for a well-qualified board member to join our team. We are a new non-profit organization that incorporated in February, 2021. Our mission is to restore the wellness of Nashvillians through improving mental health, curbing addiction, and helping to find the music again. We provide mental health and substance use services to those in need.
We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of our foundational board. However, we are in the process of transitioning into our next phase of activity, and thus are seeking additional team members. In our first year we have received our 501c3 non-profit status from the IRS, started serving patients, hosted our first fundraising event, brought on two staff members, and much more.
Our new board member would assist us in growing the organization from our current startup phase to long term stability. We are looking for somebody with passion and drive for serving the underserved mental health needs of middle Tennessee.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Actively participate in monthly board meetings
- 2-year term commitment
- Contribute financially to the organization
- Be committed to the organization's mission and values
- Facilitate community connections for our organization
- Assist in developing a strategic plan for our organization
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
- Dedication and commitment to the organization's mission
- Able to lead and influence others
- Have a strong local network
- Ability to be straightforward and impartial
- Values discretion and confidentiality
- Pre-existing passion for the cause
- Eagerness to participate at every meeting
- Willing to prepare ahead for meetings
Previous board member experience preferred but not required.
Preference given to board members who have worked with start-up organizations or those in the mental health field
Additional Information
Benefits
Part of a driven and well-organized team
Increase funding and access to mental health and substance use services in middle Tennessee
How to Apply
Please send completed application and Resume / CV to Caitlin.Wise@eastnashvillewellnesscenter.org
Application located here
Letters of interest are encouraged though not required
Details
- Date Posted: November 15, 2021
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Executive Leadership
- Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
- Start Date: 01/01/2022