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Join the YNPN Boston Leadership Team!

We’re now accepting applications for volunteer Board of Directors!

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Joining the YNPN Boston Board of Directors offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the local nonprofit sector while advancing your own professional development.

Become 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. Take 15 minutes to apply here! 

YNPN Boston is a volunteer working board of over 15 Board of Directors based in the Greater Boston area with the passion of creating a higher-impact nonprofit sector. Each member of the working board volunteers 3-5 hours of their leadership and skills to drive our mission forward. Board members serve a dual role of governance and operational leadership. This means the Board of Directors exercise sound fiscal and legal oversight of the organization while owning projects in their functional area such as event planning, marketing, fundraising, etc. 

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. Our Board Members have a wide range of ages and experience. YNPN Boston values 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 Directors of Recruitment & Engagement, Emily Sun (esun@ynpnboston.org), Tim McInnis (tmcinnis@ynpnboston.org), and the VP of Engagement, Victoria Yordt (vyordt@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.

  • Co-Director of Communications & Marketing (1 opening)
  • Co-Director of Recruitment & Engagement (1 opening)
  • Co-Director of Programming & Events (1 opening)
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