SECRETARY FOR THE BOARD (this position has been filled)
Secretary to the Board (volunteer position)
As the oldest and one of the largest animal shelters in the Netherlands, we provide professional care and (medical) care for cats and dogs offered from the Hague region. As secretary for the board you are responsible for the secretarial work of our animal shelter. You are part of the board and work closely with the president, treasurer and operations manager.
Duties of the secretary for the board:
– Prepare agendas, take, maintain and distribute minutes and reports.
– Handle correspondence on behalf of the board and respond in a timely manner.
– Archive important documents.
– You will serve as the first point of contact for the administrative needs of the board.
What do we ask of you?
– Experience as a board secretary preferably within a community organization.
– You are hands-on and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
– Affinity with the goals and activities of Hague Animal Center (see policy plan).
– You are reliable, accurate, honest and transparent.
– Willingness to commit yourself to the Hague Animal Center for a minimum of two years.
– You are available for an average of two to four hours per week.
What do we offer you?
– A challenging and meaningful volunteer position in a flat organization.
– The opportunity to use and develop your knowledge and skills.
– A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere with enthusiastic and driven board members and staff.
– An expense allowance for costs incurred.
The Hague Animal Center
We have entered our 146th year of operation and we have only been able to achieve this thanks to skilled and enthusiastic staff, volunteers and board members. There are currently 21 permanent staff and more than 100 volunteers working at the HDC.
The HDC has had its own veterinarian and veterinary clinic for over 100 years.
The HDC is funded by government contributions, limited commercial activities and by the generous community support of our sponsors and donors.