Board Member

Great Bay Kids (GBK) is a non-profit organization with over 50 years of dedication to providing quality early childhood education and school-age enrichment programs. Each year we serve hundreds of families across the New Hampshire Seacoast, providing the foundational support children need to thrive and parents need to participate in the workforce.

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.greatbaykids.org/the-board/

This is a high-impact volunteer role for local NH Seacoast community members who want to influence the future of affordable, high-quality childcare and education for working families in our region.



Our volunteer Board of Directors plays a central role in ensuring GBK can continue to fulfill that mission—and grow its impact—for the next generation of Seacoast children and families.

Commitment at a Glance:

• Location: NH Seacoast Based (In-person attendance required).
• Term: 3 years (eligible for two consecutive terms).
• Time: Approx. 3–5 hours per month (includes in person meetings and committee work).

As a Board Member, you will provide the strategic "north star" for Great Bay Kids, ensuring fiduciary health, legal integrity, and long-term growth.

Strategic Governance & Oversight

• Executive Support: Hire, support, and evaluate the Executive Director.
• Fiduciary Duty: Approve the annual budget, monitor financial health, and ensure rigorous legal and ethical compliance.
• Strategy: Partner with leadership to set long-term goals and ensure mission alignment.

Mission Engagement

• Champion: the GBK mission and its impact on children and families.
• Commitment: attend Board meetings; participate in committee/task force leadership.
• Voice: Provide active, honest input during deliberations and vote on key organizational matters.

Advocacy & Ambassadorship

• Representation: Serve as a spokesperson for early childhood education and GBK’s regional impact.
• Networking: Leverage professional and personal connections to build partnerships and influence public policy.
• Recruitment: Identify and mentor a diverse pipeline of future volunteers and board leaders.

Philanthropic Leadership

• Resource Development: Secure the financial partnerships required for organizational growth.
• Donor Cultivation: Actively open doors and foster relationships with potential donors.
• Priority: Champion GBK as a premier philanthropic choice for regional giving.

We are looking for community members who bring a "Board-level" mindset—focusing on governance rather than management. Ideal candidates will have:

• Professional Expertise: Specifically in areas such as Finance, Law, Early Education, Marketing, Fundraising or Business Operations.
• Collaborative Spirit: The ability to engage in candid, constructive debate while moving forward with a unified Board voice.
• Integrity: A commitment to strict confidentiality and the highest ethical standards.
• Passion: A sincere interest in the challenges facing the modern workforce and the developmental needs of children.

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE: www.greatbaykids.org/the-board/