BOARD POSITION

Position: Treasurer - Board of Directors
Type: board of directors positions / unpaid
Organization: Village Vancouver Transition Society
Location: Vancouver BC or remote

Village Vancouver is seeking an energetic and organized individual with a passion for community development to serve as Treasurer on the Board of this dynamic non-profit society.

Our Mission:

Village Vancouver is the official Transition Initiative for the city of Vancouver and a hub for communities throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Village Vancouver coordinates and facilitates individuals, neighbourhoods and organizations to collaborate in taking actions that build just, sustainable and resilient communities, cities and bioregions.

Our Vision:

Village Vancouver inspires a transition to a sustainable culture by encouraging, facilitating and supporting individuals and organizations to take actions that help people to adapt to changing ecological conditions and contribute to a high quality of life for all. We hold the provisions of The Earth Charter as the core principles of our understanding of sustainability and peaceful co-existence. Please visit villagevancouver.ca to learn more about us.

Treasurer Job Duties:

• Responsible for full cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including entering all transaction activity, preparing payroll, invoices, payments, deposits, performing reconciliations and trial balances, and creating financial statements and preparing tax returns. The Treasurer also assists with financial reporting requirements for grant applications and reports as needed, presents financial updates at board meetings and engages in other financial tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge & experience with Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Quickbooks. Village Vancouver uses Quickbooks Online.
• Experience in non-profits an asset
• Ability to work well with management, board, staff, volunteers and others an asset.
• Experience working, studying, or collaborating with people from diverse cultures and economic backgrounds an asset

Job Expected Hours: Average of 4-7 hrs/week.

Location: Most work will be remote (from home). In-person meetings can be arranged at our Field House in McBride Park (Kitsilano, Vancouver).

Applications: Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in this position and your eligibility for employment, and a resume, including two references to admin@villagevancouver.ca .

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