We’re now accepting applications for volunteer Board Members and Ambassadors!
Joining YNPN Boston offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local nonprofit sector while advancing your own professional development. We offer two types of roles on our Leadership Team: Board Members & Ambassadors. You can find general descriptions of Board Members and Ambassadors on the page below, and specific job descriptions per role/title by clicking on the orange boxes for each role.
Be a Board Member
YNPN Boston values a diverse leadership team and an inclusive culture that is representative of the sector that we serve. We actively encourage people of color, people of all gender identities and expressions, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.
Looking for an opportunity to serve on the board of a nonprofit? YNPN Boston is seeking individuals who are hungry for leadership opportunities and can propel our programs to new heights—highly energetic, driven, and organized individuals to serve on the YNPN Boston Board of Directors. We have a working board and each Board Member serves a dual-leadership role. The first role is a Board Member, responsible for exercising sound fiscal and legal oversight of the organization. The second role is a Senior Leadership Team Member, who will manage a functional area (such as event planning, marketing, fundraising, etc.) of the organization and ensure its success. Most of our Senior Leadership Team Members are responsible for managing a team of YNPN Boston Ambassadors, who will assist in executing the team’s responsibilities. We are growing and changing as an organization. We are looking for Board Members who are eager to try new things and help us expand our reach, audience, and impact.
Board Members report to the YNPN Boston Board Co-Chairs and will require close collaboration with leadership across the organization. This is a great opportunity to develop skills in an area that you haven’t fully explored or to contribute your expertise to a local nonprofit as a Board Member.
In addition to the incredible professional development opportunity that comes with taking ownership over a functional area of an organization and participating in the long-term strategic work of stewarding our mission, Board Members participate in networking and professional development meetings and receive free admission to all YNPN Boston events. Beyond skill-building, our Leadership Team is a network of like-minded, driven emerging leaders in Greater Boston’s nonprofit community! Board Members commit to serving a two-year volunteer term.
Unsure if you are qualified to join us? We have Board Members who range from recent graduates to mid-career seasoned professionals. We’re looking for Board Members who are either brand new to nonprofit leadership, or who are experienced with nonprofit governance. Our Board Members have a wide range of ages and experience and we value a Board with a diverse range of ages, skill sets, and experience. Additionally, our positions are not limited to people who currently work in the nonprofit sector.
For questions about the Board positions, please contact the Talent & Recruitment team: talent@ynpnboston.org.
The following Board Member positions are currently accepting applications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply soon for priority consideration. Positions may be filled as applications are received.
- Board Chair
- Vice President of Engagement
- Director of Operations
- Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Director of Research & Evaluation
- Co-Director of Fundraising
- Co-Director of Programming & Events
Be an Ambassador
YNPN Boston is seeking passionate, driven, and organized individuals to serve as Ambassadors on our Leadership Team. Ambassadors are key to YNPN Boston and our ability to achieve our goals. While our Board and Senior Leadership Team oversee the strategic direction and management of the organization, Ambassadors carry out strategic actions in specific functional areas. Together, Board Members and Ambassadors make it all happen! This is a great opportunity to develop skills in an area that you haven’t fully explored or expand your skills in a particular area. In addition, Ambassadors participate in networking and professional development meetings and receive free admission to all YNPN Boston events. Beyond skill-building, our Leadership Team is a network of like-minded, driven emerging leaders in Greater Boston’s nonprofit community! We are all extremely committed to YNPN Boston’s mission. In fact, many current Board Members first got involved with YNPN Boston as Ambassadors. (Note that you do not need to be an Ambassador before you can be considered for a Board position.) Board Members oversee Ambassadors.
For questions about the ambassador roles, please contact the Talent & Recruitment team: talent@ynpnboston.org.
The following YNPN Boston teams have open Ambassador positions. If you have experience in one of the areas below, or if you are looking to gain experience in one of the areas below, please consider applying. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply soon for priority consideration. Positions may be filled as applications are received.
- Programming & Events
- Communications & Marketing
- Fundraising