Seeking: Passionate and talented volunteer Board and Coalition members with an interest in maternal and child health to provide leadership and guidance for our small non-profit.

The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors and Coalition membership. Potential volunteers should have an interest in making sure every baby has a healthy start and be willing to attend quarterly (Coalition) or monthly (Board of Directors) meetings on the third Thursday of the month at 9 am. Specific areas of need include: a treasurer, young professionals and consumers.

Tell us what you can bring to our organization. Submit a Nomination Form to Coalition Executive Director Jennifer Gornto by December 15, 2015.

The Coalition is also seeking a Treasurer. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance and will be able to hold membership on the Finance and Executive committees and, with staff assistance: propose an annual budget, present a financial report for the previous period at each Board and Coalition meeting and submit an annual audit performed by an independent accountant.

Board and Coalition members attend an open house at the Magnolia Project.

The Board and Coalition ensure organizational planning, goal setting and statutory mandates; manage the organization’s resources; promote the organization’s image; and assess and measure organizational performance, among other responsibilities.

For more information on these roles, check out our Board and Coalition Frequently Asked Questions!