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Board Member Job Posting 
 

 Location: Ishtar's office in Langley and remote (rotating) 
 


Ishtar Women's Resource Society (Ishtar) is seeking one Board member to join the 

Board of Directors. 
 

Key Duties 
 

 Acts honestly and in good faith prioritizing the best interests of Ishtar. 

 Uses their skills and knowledge to ethically advance the vision and mission of 

Ishtar. 

 Exercises the care, diligence, and skill that a reasonably prudent individual would 

exercise in comparable circumstances. 

 Acts in accordance with the BC Society Act, its regulations, and the bylaws of 

Ishtar. 

 Attends the ten (10) board meetings and the Annual General meeting, in 

person or virtually in alternate months and as required. 

 Support awareness raising campaigns, fundraising efforts, and the overall work of 

Ishtar. 

In collaboration with other directors 


 Sets the strategic direction of the organization. 

 Provides financial and legal stewardship by approving the annual budget in a 

manner consistent with the strategic plan and its goals and priorities; safeguards 

the stability and endurance of the organization; ensuring that all legal 

requirements are met. 

 Monitors and evaluates Ishtar's performance and organizational effectiveness. 

 Hires and evaluates the performance of the Executive Director. 

 Serve on one or more committees as needed. 
 

 
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 Performs other governance functions as required. 

Requirements &amp; Skills 


 Possesses knowledge and skills in one or more areas of governance, finance, 

public relations, human resources, housing, legal, policy and fund-raising. 

 Is committed to the work of Ishtar as a woman-serving agency advocating 

and supporting women survivors of violence. 

 Is able to engage in critical and strategic thinking. 

 Good verbal and written communication skills. 

 Meets BC Society's Act qualifications. 

 Resides in British Columbia. 

 Is able to commit an average of five (5) hours per month to the governance of 

Ishtar. 

 Vulnerable sector criminal records check required. 


To apply, submit CV/resume outlining your experience and the reason for your interest 

in volunteering with Ishtar in one pdf document to <a href="mailto:boardsecretary@ishtarsociety.org" target="_blank">boardsecretary@ishtarsociety.org</a>. 
 
 
 

Vi s i o n : Feminist leaders working together locally to eliminate violence against women 

g l o b al l y . 
 
 
 

Mission: Ishtar advocates for, supports, and empowers women and their children who 

have been affected by abuse in all forms by providing safe housing, 

counselling, and education. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Ishtar Women Resources Society

Board Member

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