2025-2027 Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms

Board Director Job Description:

ABOUT US:

Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms is governed by a passionate Board of Directors dedicated to improving our collective East Nashville greenspace. As a board member, you'll help set policies, oversee operations, and protect the organization from conflicts of interest. 

The board helps with:

  • Defining our mission and purpose

  • Strategic planning

  • Financial management

  • Fundraising

  • Monitoring and evaluating programs and services

  • Evaluating board performance

Board members are expected to:

  • Know our mission, policies, programs, and needs

  • Understand and approve our financial statements and board materials

  • Hold accountable the Executive Director & Staff

  • Participate fully in one or more committees that align with your skills

  • Advocate for the organization

  • Use connections and resources to support our mission

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for people who:

  • Live, work, or study in Davidson County

  • Care about parks, nature, and community

  • Value diversity and inclusion

  • Bring unique skills and perspectives to support our mission

TIME & COMMITMENTS:

All board members are expected to:

  • Attend six board meetings per year (~90 minutes each)

  • Join six committee meetings per year (~60 minutes each)

  • Commit to a two-year term, with up to two re-elections possible

  • Contribute at least $1000 annually (via fundraising, donations, or volunteering time at FOS events)

Skills Needed:

  • Accounting /Finance/Business Operations

  • Development/Fundraising/Capital Campaigns

  • Legal

  • Board Experience

  • Social Work/Social Justice

  • Public Champion/Leadership

  • Marketing/PR

  • Architecture/Construction

  • Human Resources

NEXT STEPS:

Interested? Please fill out the 2025 application. If we’re a good match, a board member will contact you for an initial phone interview. All applications are due by September 1.  

The interview process will could consist of a total of 3 interviews- 2 with current board members and 1 with the Executive Director. 

Board Directors will be selected by December 11. 

Board service is not the only way to get involved and give back to Shelby Park and Bottoms. Volunteering or working on special projects is a great way to contribute or see if the organization is something you want to commit time to. Check out our volunteer opportunities, or give us a shout at info@friendsofshelby.org