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Join Beyond Toxics Board of Directors! (Volunteer Position)
About Beyond Toxics
Beyond Toxics is a statewide environmental justice nonprofit headquartered in Eugene, OR. We are dedicated to fostering a community-driven movement for clean air, safe water, and healthy, resilient communities. Committed to principles of equity, collaboration, and centering frontline communities in environmental policy, we operate statewide and regionally to hold polluters accountable, promote innovative climate justice initiatives, enhance public health protections, and support communities most impacted by toxics exposure.
Meet our Board of Directors here.The organization has a dedicated team of 11 staff members who just finalized a progressive union contract, working within a dynamic, values-based environment. We have developed a culture of continuous learning, transparency, compassion, and accountability. Our Board of Directors currently has 8 dynamic members.
We seek to add 3-4 more volunteer Board members.
We seek to add 3-4 more volunteer Board members.
Role and Responsibility
Board members meet together formally on a bi-monthly basis to guide the organization’s ongoing development, strategic planning, and budgeting, and to ensure judicious use of the organization’s funds. Members are expected to serve on committees or as board officers.
As an environmental justice organization, Beyond Toxics is committed to becoming a more inclusive, diverse, and justice-centered organization. Young people, people from diverse backgrounds, and those from frontline communities who have experienced environmental harms are particularly encouraged to apply. We know our work is strengthened when our leadership includes members who have lived experience from the constituencies we represent.
Note: this is an unpaid, voluntary position.
How to Apply
If you are interested in being considered as a Board candidate, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Beyond Toxics Non-Discrimination Policy
Beyond Toxics values and supports diversity in principle and practice. There shall be no barriers to full and equal participation and/or employment in this organization on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, national origin or source of legal income. This policy will be followed by Beyond Toxics’ governing board, staff, volunteers, outside vendors, consultants, and contractors and will be applied to members and those served by the organization.
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Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.
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-Martin Luther King, Jr.