CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER NOMINATIONS

Are you interested in joining the New Mexico Humanities Council’s Board of Directors? NMHC accepts nominations for the Board of Directors year-round and is currently recruiting new board members, particularly outside the ABQ metro area. The board is made up of members who share a strong interest in the humanities and a commitment to enhancing the cultural and civic life of the state. We seek leaders with a strong knowledge and understanding of NM communities, the cultural nonprofit sector in NM and a commitment to our mission. We seek board members who represent diverse educational backgrounds, geographical, racial, ethnic, occupational, and generational constituencies.
 
The board sets policy, determines NMHC’s goals and objectives, evaluates grant applications, and fundraises. Each board member serves a three-year, renewable term. To ensure continuity, terms are staggered so a portion of its members are replaced each year. All service is voluntary but compensation will be given for travel and lodging associated with NMHC board meetings.
 
Interested candidates must:
-Have an understanding of and passion for the public humanities
-Commit to serve a 3-year term
-Attend meetings regularly, three to four times a year
-Contribute financially-Approve grant awards and serve on committees as appointed-Attend NMHC-funded programs
-Contribute to program development, review and approve NMHC policy and procedures.
 
If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else, please send a resume no longer than three pages, in addition to a letter of interest expressing reasons why you would like to serve on the New Mexico Humanities Council Board, to Executive Director, Brandon Johnson at ExecutiveDirector@NMHumanities.org with “Board Membership” in the email subject line. You may also mail your nomination to NMHC’s mailing address at 4115 Silver Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87108, made to the “Attn” of the Executive Director.