Board Member (Volunteer) - Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon

Board Member (Volunteer) - Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon

Location: Oregon (virtual, with occasional in-person meetings)

Time Commitment: Approximately 4-6 hours per month, with additional time during key periods

Monthly Meetings: 3rd Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

ABOUT PARTNERS FOR A HUNGER-FREE OREGON

Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon (PHFO) works to end food insecurity in Oregon through policy change, systems-level advocacy, and community partnerships. Our work centers racial equity and focuses on addressing the root causes of hunger.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on hunger and food insecurity in Oregon.

After a year of significant transition, PHFO is building the next chapter of the organization alongside our fantastic new Executive Director. We are a small, engaged working board focused on strengthening the organization, supporting our staff leadership, and advancing our mission.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend monthly virtual board meetings.
• Participate in governance, strategy, and organizational decision-making.
• Respond to time-sensitive board communications within approximately 24 hours, and same-day when urgent.
• Serve as an ambassador for PHFO and its mission.
• Support fundraising through personal and professional networks and outreach.
• Contribute actively to the organization during a period of transition and growth.

PRIORITY NEEDS

We are especially interested in candidates with experience or expertise in:

• Board Secretary responsibilities, including governance, documentation, and coordination (high priority)
• Policy and advocacy
• Fundraising and development
• Finance and accounting
• Legal matters, especially nonprofit, employment, or governance
• Nonprofit governance or operations
• Lived experience with food and income insecurity

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking individuals who:

• Are reliable, responsive, and able to follow through on commitments
• Are comfortable engaging in an active, working board role
• Can contribute thoughtfully and collaboratively during a period of organizational transition
• Bring skills, perspectives, relationships, or lived experience that can strengthen PHFO's work

We strongly encourage applicants from communities most impacted by food and income insecurity, including Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete our board member interest form (you'll be redirected after applying).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

QUESTIONS?

Contact boardchairs@oregonhunger.org