Hattie’s Dream Foundation is looking for a Board Member with a background in law. This Legal Advisor will focus on basic nonprofit/corporate compliance issues.
You will:
•Attend all board meetings.
• Create, implement, and audit compliance with contractual obligations as they relate to organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President as s/he develops and implements Hattie’s Dream Foundation strategic plan.
• Working with social, civic and local organizations to develop partnerships, where appropriate to grow Hattie’s Dream Foundation organization and further their mission.
• Maintain records and documents, including contracts, bylaws, articles of incorporation and minutes.
You are:
• Passionate about helping youth and their growth
• Entrepreneurial in mindset and goal-oriented
• Positive and collaborative
• A “No task is too small” person
• Nonjudgmental towards underserved communities
• Conducting oneself in external and internal discussions appropriately, including maintaining respectful discussions with and about the youth in under-served communities
You have:
• Preferably Legal experience as a JD in Corporate Law
• Familiarity and comfortability working with and in New York City Housing Authority developments
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or community organizations a plus
• Experience working with youth, a double plus
Expectations
• Travel is not required as everything is virtual. However, future events will be in New York City.
• In addition to the above listed activities, you will be expected to attend our events as much as possible.
Compensation:
• This position is with a non-profit organization, which is volunteer in nature and non-compensated.
To apply, please submit your resume with a brief description on why you're interested in this role and a response on what you feel the greatest challenge is that the youth in NYCHA currently face.
