The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) is seeking nominations for its Governance Board. Ideal candidates will strengthen CAIR-SFBA’s civic engagement efforts, add to the organization’s legal expertise, and/or broaden our community’s reach.
This is an exciting opportunity to help drive CAIR-SFBA’s mission of enhancing the understanding of Islam, protecting civil liberties, and empowering American Muslims.
Help lead CAIR-SFBA into the future by nominating a colleague or yourself to join the CAIR-SFBA Governance Board. The Governance Board will review all nominations and follow up with candidates selected for interviews.
The Board works directly with the Executive Director to provide guidance to the local organization and grow strategic operations.
Responsibilities
- Actively championing CAIR-SFBA’s vision and mission by building relationships with local community members and partners and supporting CAIR-SFBA events
- Driving strategic and operational initiatives related to the Board member’s area of expertise
- Offering thought leadership regarding CAIR-SFBA’s strategy and day-to-day operations
Board Terms and Participation
- Board Members will serve a three-year term to be eligible for reappointment for one additional term. Board meetings will be held monthly at CAIR-SFBA’s headquarters in Santa Clara. Board members are expected to participate in board meetings and attend the annual retreat.