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Kachemak Bay Conservation Society
Board of Directors, Director

Closing Date

04/12/2026

Current Position Description

Board of Directors, Director

We are currently seeking two individuals who would be interested in volunteering to be on the board for the Kachemak Bay Conservation Society.  Ideally, these individuals would live in the Homer, AK area.  We are seeking people with an interest in helping to monitor state oil and gas leases, permits that impact conservation of natural resources and areas, as well as joining an active board that attends meetings, reads legislation, helps to write comments to provide information to the general public as well as on legislative concerns.  The work that KBCS has been engaged in, can be found on our website at kbayconservation.org. We are also seeking individuals who can help with fundraising ideas and projects.

Position Type

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

Current areas of focus for board recruitment

Community Relations, Fundraising, Public Policy, Research and Analysis

Mission / Core Purpose / Core Values

The Kachemak Bay Conservation Society’s mission is to protect the environment of the Kachemak Bay region and greater Alaska by encouraging sustainable use and stewardship of natural resources through advocacy, education, information, and collaboration.

Briefly describe your board culture.

The board is comprised of individuals who are interested in sustaining our environment for future generations and serves as a watchdog to catch legislation that could impact areas now and in the future.

Why is board diversity important to this organization?

Diversity is important because even if we all share some common values, we all have valuable skills and education that collectively allow us to function in a way as to be effective in the task of protecting the environment for future generations.

Board Meeting Location

At a location agreed on by the board

Online meeting optional?

Yes

Number of board meetings / year including retreats

9

Average hours per month?

1

Are there term limits?

Yes

Board terms (years)

3

What is the total length of time of potential service?

As long as you would like to serve

Primary language spoken in board room.

English

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

Become a society member and help as able with any fundraising projects the board agrees to take on.

Are travel expenses related to board service reimbursed? If so explain.

Within reason, and after submitting a request to the board.

Address

3734 Ben Walters Ln
Homer AK 99603
Website: https://www.kbayconservation.orgWebsite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KBayCSFacebook

Organization Info

EIN: 92-0090831
Year of Incorporation: 1981
Location: Kenai Peninsula
Focus: Environment
Operating Budget: Under $100,000
Number of Staff: 0
Number of Board Members: 7
Guidestar page: https://app.candid.org/profile/8365983/kachemak-bay-conservation-society-92-0090831

Contacts

Primary Contact for Board Recruitment:
Martie Krohn (she, her)