Board Director to Join the Finance Committee

CALGARY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

ABOUT THE SOCIETY:

Our Mission: To encourage GARDENING for the enhancement of our environment and quality of life.

With an active volunteer community and large membership, the Society offers educational programs, public events, and support to the gardening community in Calgary’s challenging growing conditions.

As one of Calgary’s oldest charitable organizations, the Society has a proud history of helping gardeners of all levels.

To find out more about us please visit our website at www.calhort.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Board Director to Join the Finance Committee

This volunteer role requires a minimum two-year term commitment as well as availability for approximately five to ten hours per month to attend Board and Committee meetings and attend Society events.

The Finance Committee member will contribute to ensuring that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place and operating effectively to ensure that the Society’s financial resources are utilized in accordance with Calhort’s policies and good governance.

The role is best filled by someone with accounting and/or finance experience. Knowledge and experience in the non-profit sector would be beneficial but is not essential.

Though gardening expertise is not a must, all Board members must support our mission and organizational goals.

ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and financial accountability of the organization. The Board sets strategic direction and budgets and provides oversight of the Executive Director.

Additionally, Directors are expected to advocate for the Society within the community and to serve as ambassadors at its public events.

Please email your resume to: governancecommittee@calhortboard.onmicrosoft.com

We thank all applicants for your interest in this opportunity. Please be advised that only those advanced to the interview stage will be contacted.

Applicants are encouraged to express interest in this role by April 12, 2025.