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Southcentral Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children
Board of Directors, Member at Large

Closing Date

12/31/2025

Current Position Description

Board of Directors, Member at Large

Individual Board Member’s Duties: 

  1. Attend all board meetings and activities, including special events and board retreats.
  2. Become knowledgeable about the organization by reading by-laws, policies & procedures, and applicable onboarding materials.
  3. Come to board meetings well prepared and well informed about issues on the agenda. 
  4. Review agendas and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings. 
  5. Contribute to meetings by expressing your point of view. 
  6. Represent organization to individuals, the public and other organizations with one voice. 
  7. Consider other points of view, make constructive suggestions, and help the board make decisions that benefit those who the organization serves. 
  8. Support the organization with work on a committee
  9. Keep the board and administrative staff informed about any concerns the community has. 

Position Type

Board of Directors: Voluntary, legal governing body of a nonprofit.

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Community Relations, Fundraising

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

The Southcentral Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children (SCA_AEYC) promotes high-quality learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Briefly describe your board culture.

Our board is made up of early childhood educators from across Southcentral Alaska, as well as community members who are invested in supporting this field. The board is energetic, dedicated, and eager. This group is looking to grow the organization and support early childhood education is inovative ways. They are seeking new ideas and creative input.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

A diverse board is important to SCA_AEYC because it allows us to develop and implement programs that are accessible, functional, and meaningful to the diverse population we support. A board that is diverse in a variety of ways would accuratly represent this field and allow us to be more impactful in our mission

Board Meeting Location

Online

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

7

Average hours per month?

1

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

2

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

Please describe any giving and/or fundraising expectations of your board members.

Board members are asked to give an amount that is personally meaningful

Address

PO Box 201301
Anchorage AK 99520
Website: http://www.anchorageaeeyc.orgWebsite

Organization Info

EIN: 920094137
Year of Incorporation: 1970
Location: Statewide
Focus: Youth & Education
Operating Budget: $100k-$500k
Number of Staff: 2
Number of Board Members: 9
Guidestar page: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/92-0084137

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Jessica Gardner

Executive Director:
Kyle Gaardner