Program manager trains youth barista at Wildfllyer Coffee

Wildflyer Coffee

Seeks Board Members

Wildflyer Coffee is a non-profit coffee company that provides a 4-month paid work and life skills training program to help young people leave homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency.

We are focused on compassionate service, building community, and providing the skills needed for youth to spread their wings. 

Mission: To create employment opportunities and cultivate life skills to empower youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability

Vision: To end youth homelessness.

Board Member Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on the organization’s strategic direction and plan 

  • Support and evaluate the performance of executive leadership 

  • Fundraise and develop resources to sustain the mission

  • Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for Wildflyer Coffee 

  • Work to locate and engage new board or committee members

Financial Support

We ask all board members to contribute financially at a level that is meaningful to them. Members are also expected to actively participate in annual fundraising activities.  

Meetings and Time Commitments:

  •  The board meets roughly ten times per year on Monday evenings in person for 2 hours.  (Zoom option available) Attendance is required for at least ¾ of the meetings 

  • Attend at least one special event per year

Skill areas currently sought:  

  • Marketing and social media

  • Finance and accounting

  • Workforce development, policy and experience in housing

  • Social enterprise and previous nonprofit board experience

 

Length of Service 

Terms are three years and may be renewed for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

 

Ready to apply?

Please reach out to Kris Newcomer, Board Chair krisnewcomer@gmail.com to express your interest.  Include a short bio and/or resume (LinkedIn profile also accepted).

Find more information here:  https://wildflyercoffee.com/