Remote / Hybrid / Seattle • Volunteer
Board Secretary
Board Secretary volunteer opportunity with Believe in Me. Support mission-driven work that helps young people build confidence and thrive.
Board Secretary Opportunity
Help Believe in Me advance its mission as our Board Secretary. This volunteer leadership opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, mission-driven collaboration, and a direct connection to better outcomes for young people.
Job ID: BIM-8767 • Workplace: Remote / Hybrid / Seattle, Washington • Time: Part-Time; flexible schedule • Posted: July 28, 2026 • Valid through: July 28, 2027
Here’s What Happens Next
- Apply: complete the application form on this page.
- Review: our team evaluates your experience and alignment with the role.
- Conversation: selected applicants are invited to discuss expectations and fit.
- Onboarding: successful applicants receive role, systems, and safety guidance as applicable.
About Believe in Me
Believe in Me empowers marginalized children by expanding access to safe environments, educational resources, and opportunities to learn and grow. Our work is grounded in care, trustworthiness, innovation, fairness, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more about Believe in Me, explore current opportunities, or discover ways to volunteer.
Quick Facts
- Role: Board Secretary
- Type: Volunteer Leadership
- Category: Operations & Administration
- Workplace: Remote / Hybrid / Seattle, Washington
- Time: Part-Time; flexible schedule
TERM: One year; Maximum of three (3) consecutive terms TYPE: Elected ADOPTED: March 29, 2007, Updated December 15 2021, REVIEWED: December 2021
Secretary Responsibilities
- Is a member of the Believe in Me Board of Directors.
- Ensure that Believe in Me functions effectively, interacts with management optimally, and fulfills all of its duties in accordance with Believe in Me’s Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, and the Foundation’s Policies and Procedures.
- Delivers notice of Board and committee meetings in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer.
- Ensures that the minutes of all board meetings and committee meetings are kept, including recording attendance, and maintaining an accurate roster of the board of directors, with assistance from the Chief Executive Officer.
- The Secretary shall have the authority to certify any resolution, records, or copies of the same, as the official records of the organization.
- Participates fully in the Believe in Me Board of Director’s role in strategic planning.
- Plays a leading role in fundraising activities.
How to Apply
Use the application form on this page to share your experience and interest. Believe in Me welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this role paid?
No. This is an unpaid volunteer leadership opportunity.
Where is the role based?
Remote / Hybrid / Seattle, Washington.
What time commitment should I expect?
Part-Time; flexible schedule.
What happens after I apply?
Our team reviews applications and contacts selected candidates to discuss experience, expectations, and next steps.
Apply for This Position
Complete the secure Formstack application below. Your information will be sent directly to Believe in Me for review.