VOICE Buffalo Board of Directors

2 weeks ago

Buffalo, NY, United States VOICE-Buffalo Full time

VOICE Buffalo is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are particularly seeking a law advisor, communications specialist, and youth board member to advance our mission of social justice and community empowerment in Western New York.

General Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and governance for VOICE Buffalo
  • Support and promote the organization’s mission and programs
  • Attend and actively participate in board and committee meetings
  • Assist with fundraising and donor development efforts
  • Advocate for VOICE Buffalo within personal and professional networks

Specific Roles

Legal Advisor:

  • Provide legal guidance on organizational policies and contracts
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Offer risk management advice

Communications Specialist:

  • Provide strategic guidance on branding, messaging, and organizational visibility.
  • Support the development of communication frameworks for campaigns, fundraising, and community engagement.
  • Offer expertise in digital platforms, media outreach, content creation, and narrative strategy.
  • Work closely with staff to help build or expand VOICE Buffalo’s communications infrastructure.
  • Ensure the organization’s values and mission are consistently reflected in public messaging.
  • Preferred experience in public relations, strategic communications, digital organizing, journalism, or multimedia storytelling.
  • Familiarity with values-based messaging and narrative strategy.

Youth Board Member:

  • Bring the perspectives and priorities of youth and young adults into board-level strategy and decision-making.
  • Provide insight on issues impacting education, youth justice, civic engagement, and digital culture.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Board and youth programming, ensuring alignment and shared leadership.
  • Participate in committees as assigned, especially those connected to youth development, public engagement, or narrative strategy.
  • Champion youth-led initiatives and help strengthen the organization’s pipeline for rising leaders.
  • Must be between the ages of 16–24.
  • Demonstrated leadership through school, community organizing, advocacy, or VOICE Buffalo programs.
  • Commitment to equity, justice, and the advancement of young people in public life.

Time Commitment

  • Board Meetings: 1.5 hours, held monthly
  • Committee Meetings: 30 minutes, as needed (typically bi-monthly)
  • Community Events: Up to 3 hours per event (attendance encouraged but flexible)

Qualifications

  • Passion for social justice and community empowerment
  • Expertise in one of the key focus areas (law, communications, or youth)
  • Ability to commit time and energy to organizational governance
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits of Joining the Board

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities
  • Expand your professional network
  • Collaborate with a diverse and passionate group of leaders
  • Gain valuable experience in nonprofit leadership

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the VOICE Buffalo Board of Directors, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Tyrell Ford at ford@voicebuffalo.org.

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