TransFamily of NW PA seeks board members

from TransFamily of NWPA

TransFamily is in the process of organizing as a nonprofit under the name TransFamily of NW PA, and we recently began putting together a board of directors. All officer positions are filled, and we are in need of 3 more people to reach our full compliment of 11 board members. Board members are expected to serve for a period of two years.

The mission of TransFamily of NW PA is to support the transgender community, as well as those who are questioning, their loved ones, family members, and allies. We work towards greater understanding of people who are transgender through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

We have the following minimal qualifications:

Required:

  1. Must live within our service area, which includes all counties from Warren to the Ohio line, and from Mercer County north to Lake Erie.
  2. Must be able to attend all board meetings, which are held in downtown Erie the first Sunday of each month from 12:30pm to 2pm.
  3. Must have a commitment to social justice and transgender equality.

Preferred, but not required

  1. Fundraising experience
  2. Previous board experience

If you are interesting in joining our board, please submit a personal statement to caitlynxpress@gmail.com.You may also include a copy of your resume, however, this is not required.

This personal statement should reflect how you meet the qualifications listed above, any volunteer or board experience you may have, why you are interested in fighting for trans* equality, and what you hope to bring to the organization with respect to skills/abilities/experience.

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