The Organisation
Kildare County Employment Centre (formerly known as Obair/LES) has been providing employment services to the people in the county for the past 29 years. We are a not-for-profit company, that in the last three years has expanded significantly and are looking to recruit new board members to help drive the organisation through these exciting developments.
The Role
Kildare County Employment Centre are seeking to recruit a trustee with an interest in promoting social inclusion and striving towards a society where all individuals are valued and assisted in reaching their full potential.. The Board are particularly interested in individuals with recent and relevant experience in Community Development, Governance or Finance. We are also interested in Trustee's that may wish in the future to adopt Officer roles, including that of Chairperson.
General Trustee duties of a Charity Trustee
Comply with the Charity's governing document
Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
Acting in the best interest of the charity
Act with Reasonable Care and Skill
Manage the assets of your charity
Responsibilities Will Include The Following
Providing input to the strategic direction of the Not-For-Profit and contributing with insight, oversight, and experience of strategy formulation in the sector.
Policy formation and implementation as required
Essential Skills/Qualities Required For These Roles
A deep appreciation and knowledge of the Not-For-Profit sector
An understanding of and commitment to our mission and values
Commitment to highest levels of corporate governance
Board Meetings
There will be 6 board meetings a year, held virtually and we envisage the establishment of a number of sub-committees to oversee various projects