Board of Directors Application

Board of Directors Application

Thank you for your interest in running for the AORE Board of Directors. Please complete this application in order to be considered for the board.

If you have any questions about the application please send a message to ralston@gyfoundation.org.

Please review the AORE Board of Directors position description and/or Student Director position description prior to submitting your application.

Please note that some or all of this application information will be shared with the AORE membership as part of the online election ballot to help make an informed decision during the election process.

We encourage applications from people who are typically underrepresented in the outdoors, based on race, ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, etc.

Some candidates may be excited about the position and feel discouraged by a long list of job requirements and expectations. We encourage you to apply anyway!

Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Position Applying For*

For the term starting January 2025, we will be selecting 7 board members total. (1 student & 6 4-year terms)

Board of Directors (4 year term)

Student Board of Directors (1 year term)

If you are interested in serving on the AORE board, we welcome your application. We consider many criteria when reviewing applications. Candidates should have a passion for the AORE’s mission of empowering leaders to connect people to the outdoors through recreation and education experiences, along with a commitment to its values of education, inclusiveness, stewardship, professionalism, advocacy, innovation, and transparency. This year, we are looking especially for people with experience in fundraising and development, legal affairs, communications, and nonprofit governance. Please share how your skills and experiences in these areas would contribute to the AORE Board of Directors.*

Please share an example in the recent past where you contributed to the successful completion of a strategic goal in one of your organizations.*

Have you served on committees or boards previously, or have other experience with nonprofit governance?*

What industries or sectors do you have work experience in? How will this experience impact your work on the AORE Board of Directors?*

Do you have experience working with, managing or leading volunteers? If so, please explain.*

Serving on the Board of Directors will require attending virtual meetings one to three times a month during the workday, as well as evening and weekend work (Approximately 8-16 hours a month). The board gathers in person once each year, before the annual conference. Do you anticipate that you will be able to meet the virtual and in person meeting expectations for the board?*

The outdoor industry continues to change. What do you see as the greatest challenge, as well as greatest opportunity for outdoor recreation and education?*

What element of AORE's Strategic Framework excites you most? How might you use your skills, experience, and connections to support the Strategic Framework?*

View the strategic framework here.

UPLOADS

Please upload a PDF copy of your resume and a headshot photo we can share in relation to board elections. You can also email these directly to nationaloffice@aore.org.

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I have read and am familiar with the AORE Bylaws, AORE Strategic Framework, and the Board of Directors Job Description and to the best of my knowledge meet all stated requirements.*

Thank you for considering to serve on the AORE Board of Directors.

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