Board Member - Treasurer
Job Description
We are looking for our next volunteer Board Member/Treasurer!
Organization: Friends of the Ottawa Public Library
Commitment: Two years
Availability: Flexible, 1-5 hours per week
Number of Positions Available: 1
Location: Remote
Deadline: March 15, 2025
The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) was created in 2003 through the amalgamation of three library friends groups in Ottawa, Nepean, and Cumberland.
Since amalgamating, FOPLA has expanded from four bookstores to an organization with 30 sales outlets that has donated more than $4.5M to Ottawa’s public library system.
FOPLA has also provided $85,000 in library science scholarships and bursaries to University of Ottawa and Algonquin College students, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of library advocates.
What are we looking for?
We are currently looking for a volunteer to serve on our Board of Directors as Treasurer.
Attributes:
- Available to commit to volunteering for at least two years
- Attention to detail and organized
- Proven leadership skills
- Strong relationship management skills
- Finance and accounting experience or education
- Team player
Nice to have:
- Experience working with a not-for-profit or charitable organization
- Experience as a member of a board of directors
Responsibilities:
As Treasurer, you will oversee the treasury, tax, and financial management and reporting of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library.
You provide financial advice to the President and Board of Directors and lead them in the annual budgeting process.
You guide and oversee the Finance Coordinator in the performance of their day-to-day financial and operational responsibilities.
You coordinate and support the annual financial audit by its Board-approved audit firm.
You ensure risk management and compliance of the FOPLA financial framework and internal control over its processes with maximum transparency and accountability.
Board of Director monthly meetings are held virtually. Annual strategic meeting in-person.
If you would like to make a positive impact in your community and support our public library system, this may be for you.
Please provide a CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to join our team to this email: info@fopla-aabpo.ca
Seniority level
Executive
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