Board of Directors Member, Legal Team (Unpaid/Volunteer)

Join Empowered Futures and become a key part of our futuristic and innovative Non-Profit organization committed to career mentorship and self-empowerment in youth between ages 18 and 24.

At Empowered Futures, we believe in the principles of integrity, goal setting and responsibility to inspire hope for emerging adults. Through self-empowerment workshops and career-based mentorships, we collectively strive to build confident, emotionally intelligent and resourceful adults for the future generation.

Legal Board Member Role

Join Empowered Futures as a Legal Board Member and act as a Spokesperson for the Legal Committee and its respective volunteer team members. The Legal Board Member oversees the Legal Team's initiatives, activities, short and long-term goals, current projects and plans, and internal communications. The Legal Board Member will also have full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the organization, and monitor the organization's legal standing, programs and overall performance.

Responsibilities:

• Commit to the mission, goals, objectives of the organization.
• Prepare for and attend Board Members and discuss current and long-term strategies and initiatives.
• Serve on the Legal Committee and subcommittees as appointed or elected.
• Provide general advice and assistance to the organization upon request by Board members and/or staff.
• Provide reports, materials, and other items associated with Board responsibilities and activities in a timely manner.
• Inform the Board of all actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to the general purposes and activities of the organization and to specific issues before the board.

Requirements:

• (J.D.) Juris Doctor or Bachelors degree in Legal Studies
• At least 5 years of current and/or previous experience in a legal leadership role
• Experience with managing teams and delegating tasks
• Current and/or or previous experience as a Board Member is a plus

Required Time Commitment: 10 to 15 hours/month, under a 1 Year Team

Attendance at all regular monthly board meetings (every 2nd Tuesday of the month)

We are looking for Board Members who would like to make a long-term commitment and become fully vested in the mission and goals of Empowered Futures.

Benefits: Career Advancement, Networking, Growth/Leadership Opportunities.