{"id":7258,"date":"2024-02-17T08:22:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T16:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movimientoafrolatino.org\/mas-palante\/palante-board\/"},"modified":"2024-03-12T08:39:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:39:53","slug":"palante-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/movimientoafrolatino.org\/en\/mas-palante\/palante-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Pa&#8217;lante Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1708476900043{margin-bottom: -30px !important;background-color: #231f20 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7232&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7234&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1708646191263{margin-top: -15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open call: We are recruiting new members for the <strong>M\u00c1S Board of Directors<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read below for more information, application links, and timeline.<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Moving forward together<\/span><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1708476865553{margin-bottom: 40px !important;border-bottom-width: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #f28452 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Board of Directors&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; style=&#8221;shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><strong>Board duties and responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The M\u00c1S Board of Directors is made up of volunteer members of our community who, through centering Blackness, work to support the strategic vision and implement the mission and objectives of the organization in collaboration with the different M\u00c1S committees and staff. The <\/span><b>members of the <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board are vital to <\/span><b>the <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building and maintaining of a collective ecosystem at MAS that has the capacity to sustain t<\/span><b>he challenging work of equity and sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>positive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organizational culture, collective structure and staff leadership development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power and responsibilities of <\/span><b>our <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">board of directors are shared collectively, equitably and intentionally among the members of the board. <\/span><b>We are intentional in the distribution of work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to guarantee the sustainability of the work of the board of directors and the organization. The board aims to support each other in their positions to maintain unity, <\/span><b>sustainability and heart of<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the work <\/span><b>we do<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to focus on the community <\/span><b>we serve,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not on the hierarchy of power. The <\/span><b>M\u00c1S <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board of Directors makes this possible with a model of shared leadership and collective decision-making that reflects our mission and values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board members <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are actively involved in organizational governance, support for events, committees and so much more! Among other responsibilities, board members:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend monthly Board meetings (by video-conferencing)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster a healthy organizational environment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comply with MAS\u2019s legal obligations, code of ethics, bylaws, articles, and policies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uphold MAS\u2019s mission, and values in their leadership and conduct\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in MAS programming when possible\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide guidance and support to the Executive Director and Staff<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry out the fiduciary responsibilities of the board, such as reviewing the organization\u2019s annual financial statements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actively assist the organization in obtaining adequate resources and to enable it to further its mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Please note that the Board of Directors positions are voluntary, and members serve without remuneration.<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By joining the M\u00c1S Board of Directors, you can have the opportunity to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contribute to the success of the organization\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a positive impact on equity, community empowerment, and education\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serve your community\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand your network and meet people with similar interests<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Who are we looking for?<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We invite the following groups to be part of our Board of Directors and our activities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGBTQIA+: we want to include the voices of our LGBTQIA+ community because we believe in gender fluidity and we want to invite these voices to help us move the collective progress and movement towards equity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afro-Latino Artists: because <\/span><b>M\u00c1S<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 believes in art as a modality of healing and a path for advancement towards achieving racial equity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afro and Indigenous: with the intention of reaffirming the cultural and ancestral values \u200b\u200bof these communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youth: because we know they are the future <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We want to invite the least heard voices within the dominant structures in this country and within the Latin American diaspora. <b>M\u00c1S<\/b> believes that the answers lie within communities with fewer opportunities and access. <b>M\u00c1S <\/b>believes that it is important to listen to the perspectives of other groups especially because they bring a new flavor and perspective to conversations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Being a member of the Movimiento Afrolatino Seattle Board is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of our Black and Indigenous diaspora and care for the specific needs of our community. <\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>We hope you will agree to join us!<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>To join our Board, you must:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share our values<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be 18 years or older<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be willing to commit 7-10 hours\/month to monthly meetings and non-meeting work (review of board documents, development of board docs, attending M\u00c1S events, tabling for M\u00c1S, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be willing to join as a volunteer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be willing to occasionally meet with other community members and stakeholders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be willing to hold a 24 months renewable term<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested, we will welcome your postulation to be part of the MAS Board of Directors\u2019 team and <strong>you can fill our expression of interest form<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/5AJi6iDFgwndipor8\"><strong>, here<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Applications can be submitted until Friday, April 5th. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>We can\u2019t wait to meet you!<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Selected candidates will be interviewed in mid-April 2024 for a start date in May 2024. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(All information you share is confidential to the interview committee.) If you have questions you can reach out to Delia Pinto at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:psantini@fredhutch.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psantini@fredhutch.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Sandra Huber at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:soulfulmama13@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soulfulmama13@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:movimientoafrolatinoseattle@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movimientoafrolatinoseattle@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Apply<\/span><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Board of Directors&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FbivpeoiXAgYnvGZX6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1708181933609{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; add_button=&#8221;right&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Here&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;warning&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmovimientoafrolatino.org%2Fen%2Fmas-palante%2Fpalante-abundancia%2F|title:Pa%E2%80%99lante%20Abundancia&#8221;]\n<h4><strong>We are recruiting new members for the M\u00c1S Abundance Committee. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Apply to the team that you feel is closer to you. 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