Sustainable Queenstown is a well-established local charity dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, particularly waste reduction, through activating, connecting and championing our community.
The charity's key initiatives are monthly Green Drinks community events, DISHrupt reusable serveware for event hire, Resourceful Communities in collaboration with Wastebusters (Repair Revolution events, Low Waste Living workshops, Plastic Free July campaigns, and Slow Fashion Month), SUCfree (single-use cup free) Whakatipu, and the development of a digital hub to house resources.
Role Overview
As Chairperson, you will provide leadership to their Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and helping set the strategic direction of the charity. You will work closely with the EO, fellow Trustees, and contractors to ensure the charity achieves its mission and continues to deliver impactful services to Queenstown Lakes.
Key Responsibilities
Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the environmental future of Queenstown Lakes. As Chairperson, you will have the chance to shape the direction of a respected local charity and help expand its impact. You will be supported by and work alongside the other passionate individuals on the board as well as the Executive Officer.
Ideally, you're someone with:
You will have approx. 6-8 hours per month available for this role and be available for the bi-monthly board meetings (4th Wednesday evening of every other month) and annual AGMs.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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Committee & Board
Dunedin