Join our Team as a Volunteer Treasurer!

February 25, 2019

Join our Team as a Volunteer Treasurer! 

You care deeply about Oregon’s environment and wild spaces and are energized by numbers and finance for a good cause. You’re a whiz with quickbooks and keep up with standard accounting practices. You’re someone who embraces a challenge as a chance to improve upon the past and make progress for a brighter future. Sound like you?
Are you looking for hands-on experience with the behind-the-scenes work of running a major non-profit? Are you computer savvy? Do you want to join the team of Oregon’s largest grassroots environmental organization? If so, the Oregon Sierra Club needs you!
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated volunteer to join our team as Treasurer. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to learn more about non-profit budgeting and financial management while providing much-needed support to our organization. The Treasurer will have the opportunity to be trained by National Sierra Club, our bookkeeper, and our outgoing volunteer Treasurer.
JOB TITLE: Treasurer
CATEGORY: Volunteer
REPORTS TO: Chapter Chair
TIME COMMITMENT: 8-10 hours per month
LAST UPDATED: February 25th, 2019

 


DETAILED ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manages all Chapter financial accounts, separating funds as appropriate, and forwarding 501(c)(3) funds to the Sierra Club Foundation
  • Works with the Steering Comm and ExCom to prepare a draft annual budget, pass an annual budget, and regularly compares financial transactions to the approved budget
  • Serves as liaison between the Chapter, its sub-entities, and the national Finance Department
  • Communicates and promotes compliance with all Club finance policies and procedures
  • Completes and submits year-end financial reports
  • Regularly reports the Chapter’s financial status to the ExCom at each scheduled quarterly ExCom meeting
  • Manages and coordinates with Chapter Bookkeeper (independent contractor)
  • Oversees the financial records of each of the Chapter’s sub-entities, ensuring sub-entities record their income and expenses in accordance with national guidelines, and ensuring all sub-entity treasurers are aware of the scope of their responsibilities
 
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  • Passion for the work and mission of Oregon Sierra Club
  • Working knowledge of Quickbooks
  • Working knowledge of Excel
  • Proficiency in basic office software, spreadsheets, and Google suite
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong self-motivation and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to consistently follow policies and procedures
  • Self-assured in your ability to ask questions
  • Ability to remain flexible about duties and expectations as Oregon Sierra Club grows and changes
 
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  • Understanding of different types of Nonprofit Tax structures 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC
  • Experience with grants and other restricted funding sources
  • Working knowledge of Sierra Club structure 
  • Previous nonprofit board experience

 

Up for the challenge? To apply, email our Operations Chair Hilary Shohoney at hil@hilaryshohoney.com!